turok007 Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, H1q said: In short yes, anything above 250g requires an operator ID and flyer ID now. With a quick CAA test (20 odd questions) you can get a flyer ID and operator ID to fly for anything above 250g. Both the ‘where’ and ‘how’ still come into consideration. They classify pretty much anything that flies under the ‘unmanned drone and model aircraft’ code. There are additional restrictions for anything with a camera, namely drones. With a A2 certificate (£50 or so) and a more detailed theory-based test, certain restrictions are lifted (like flying near people that are ‘involved’). I think you can go up to 25KG (take-off weight) with this certification. Personally, I think the new rules and testing regulations have stopped a lot of silly people getting into the air, so simply on that basis it’s a relatively good thing. Although for most of us that were sensible before, it’s added additional costs and ‘exams’ headache! For many years people had rc planes and helicopters without any reel issues but once the quad copter turned up it has been a idiot free for all. As now you can just send something into the air without knowing anything about flying. Before this the idiots would just crash the plane or heli on take off. Edited November 18, 2021 by turok007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Yeh planes and helis need a bit of skill to get them into and be able to keep them in the air but drones no skill needed to get them of ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 On 08/11/2021 at 04:03, Bajadre said: got some great specs on that drone froggy bro 👍 yeah i aint mastered indoor flying yet haha more like wall banging 🤣 my bro getting good at it though 😃 his dogs hates the noise tho lmao 😄 and had this one on my sub list today so cool !! have bought the quad, will put up pics when it arrives 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 nice brother 😀👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Bajadre said: nice brother 😀👍 quadcopter arrived 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 well, i tried flying it indoor. i tried to slowly take off and it near enough shot off, i had to grab it and stop the motor. i have watched alot of videos and people are using the auto hover which i dont really like. i like to hover it manually. not took it out yet but will do soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 7 hours ago, froggy8 said: well, i tried flying it indoor. i tried to slowly take off and it near enough shot off, i had to grab it and stop the motor. i have watched alot of videos and people are using the auto hover which i dont really like. i like to hover it manually. not took it out yet but will do soon. One christmas i got a RC helicopter crashed it into the tree caused a lot of damage. missus wasn't happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, turok007 said: One christmas i got a RC helicopter crashed it into the tree caused a lot of damage. missus wasn't happy i have had a fair few helis but could never fly them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 1 minute ago, froggy8 said: i have had a fair few helis but could never fly them. I have watched a lot of heli videos and even pros and stunt pilots have issues taking off and landing they can do all the tricks no worries but starting and stopping is a issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, turok007 said: I have watched a lot of heli videos and even pros and stunt pilots have issues taking off and landing they can do all the tricks no worries but starting and stopping is a issue what you are saying sounds like once i manage to get the heli off the ground then i should be able to fly fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, froggy8 said: what you are saying sounds like once i manage to get the heli off the ground then i should be able to fly fine? low down you get prop wash all the air hitting the ground comes back up. need to get heli or quad in the air then go lower to see when the bad air kicks back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, turok007 said: low down you get prop wash all the air hitting the ground comes back up. need to get heli or quad in the air then go lower to see when the bad air kicks back in. ah yeah i do remember that now, i had flown a blade mcpx v1 and v2 i think. i got that of the ground but it was very very hard to control if i remember rightly, the controls are very sensitive compare to quads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 i have now sorted the quad out, it has 3 speed so i just went to lowest speed and it was fine after that 🙂 this quad has 3 speed, imagine on full speed 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 so far just had a test hover indoor and it was great! so easy, so smooth. i feel confidence that it wont let me down outside so if you want a cheap quad full of features as the ones you see on more expensive quad and you dont want to register either then this is the quad for you 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, froggy8 said: so far just had a test hover indoor and it was great! so easy, so smooth. i feel confidence that it wont let me down outside so if you want a cheap quad full of features as the ones you see on more expensive quad and you dont want to register either then this is the quad for you 🙂 Keep us updated. as might get one for the warmer weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 minute ago, turok007 said: Keep us updated. as might get one for the warmer weather. i am just looking for another one now lol ( for spares ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 i have even watched this video: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 you could even have tried mine out if you were closer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 just had a quick test outside with the auto take off and auto landing and it did them spot on! cant do auto take off and landing indoor as it requires the gps on. not tried rth and follow me mode as i only tested it outside my door, will need to go to a field to try it out properly but overall i am still very happy with it 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 yeah u tend to get a lot more prop wash when taking off indoors brother make sure the gps is off also will cause havoc haha glad she arrived safe and sound man 👍 the auto landings and RTH modes are unnerving at first trust me but you wont worry after a while matey 😀just learn how to do the GPS recal when u fly at different spots ok learnt that with my blade 350qx 🙂 that RTH feeling when you take you hands of tx and it comes back a few feet where you started is great hehe 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bajadre said: yeah u tend to get a lot more prop wash when taking off indoors brother make sure the gps is off also will cause havoc haha glad she arrived safe and sound man 👍 the auto landings and RTH modes are unnerving at first trust me but you wont worry after a while matey 😀just learn how to do the GPS recal when u fly at different spots ok learnt that with my blade 350qx 🙂 that RTH feeling when you take you hands of tx and it comes back a few feet where you started is great hehe 😄 this is my dji phantom doing the rth: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 yeah its awesome brother ahha i remember when of the first times i used it me and mate were flying and this dogwalker came over and was chatting about us about rc drones when i switched to RTR and put the transmitter down his face was a picture like he had seen some kind of voodoo HAHHA 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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