A2 CofC - Flying indoors - is it needed?

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Not overly sure how this works so thought I would ask.

A2 CofC helps to bring down the distance from a building for drones greater than 250g but how so the rules change if you were to fly inside ? Having seen @AlbionDrones video and post about flying inside made me think that OOOH I have access to a few really cool logistic warehouses that are super cool with automated sort machines inside and would be quite cool for some FPV footage ( more so for a pro FPV ciniwoop sort of thing than a bit of a hack like me flying an Avata )

But in order for me to get the OK for management I will need to give them a low down on the law and show accreditation and liability insurance etc - but the indoor rules are not overly clear as they all seem to assume its a tiny racing drone and it seems to have the sterile environment rules around them ( as in racing )

So how does this work with filming in a controlled environment ( people under my control both inside and possibly outside ) if I wish to fly closer than 50m to the structure ? Basically I want to fly between beams and mezzanine floors - maybe chase a box on a conveyor too sort of thing

I don’t currently hold a A2 CofC as I have a mini 3 and the only place I have flown the Avata in open space about half a mile away from any buildings etc so not really had the need to get it but I do want it as I do feel like knowledge is good and worth doing.

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There are no rules, the CAA nor anyone else regulates drone flying indoors

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that makes sense and was sort of my thinking - but guess I do still need the A2 CofC if I used the Avata outside to fly close to trailers and the building etc - will be getting it any way as its on my list of things to do but thanks for the clarification.

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Yup A2CofC allows flying sub 500g up to but not inttentionally over people, so means you can get the intro shot flying in through the doors :slight_smile:

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yeah I was thinking that would be needed to do that movement of transition from outside to inside - unless I use a mini 3pro for outside and the Avata inside - though I do have plenty of time to get my A2CofC for this if I do get the OK to do so as it would not be till after Christmas

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UAV Hub and UAV Academy, watch the video’s for free on the Hub, and then go through the Academy reduced price for members and do the exam - have to psay it was easier than I expected, but then again meterology is something I have studied a bit in the past for my PPL, so it was useful revision for me :slight_smile: