I’m Dan aka hekky from West Sussex - Have been looking at drones for a couple.of years but have always been too scared about my money literally falling out of the sky lol
After watching a LOAD of videos on YouTube and doing a load of research I’ve finally ordered a DJI Mini 2 which should be here Monday or Tuesday…
Don’t quite know how much I’ll use it in the UK yet (especially as my home.area has an airport in) but have trips planned for Chiang Mai, Penang and Langkawi for when all this Covid stuff is sorted
I don’t know about Malaysia, but I’ve heard that Thai local police can be pretty aggressive with drone owners… be prepared to cross their palms with silver.
Regarding any FRZ Zones, it is a no fly zone and if caught I think the authorities would prosecute.
If you really want to fly in an FRZ area then E Mail the control tower the day before with all of your details qualifications etc and details of your flight and the operation area.
Then phone them on the day and I am sure they will allow a reasonable requests. Good luck.
Sorry Hekky, just seen this - The areas you want to fly would be ok with the obvious common sense.
Penang & Langkawi have very quiet areas around them which are beautiful, as of course is Chiang Mai. The issues will be getting your drone in through immigration - in both countries they love paperwork, so its just a case of blagging that you will of course immediately apply for all permits before you fly.
It really depends on how long you intend to be in Malaysia and Thailand, as applying is a lengthy process which absolutely cannot be done in 3 weeks unless you know the ropes. The main thing is that out in the sticks there are no police to bother you - once your up over 200 feet then all is well- just don’t even think about it close to a city - bit like in the UK - just go find a quiet spot.
If you need any specifics just hit me up.
Many thanks Silver!
Unfortunately I’d only be in each place four or five days but I should be able to find quiet areas on maps/earth before I go.
I was supposed to do this trip last year but I had to cancel but at least I’ll have rhe drone for my next attempt!
I’ve been to Thailand a few times so I’m aware of what the ‘system’ can be like lol (Hopefully the newer smaller drones will be easier to get through - esp if I can split the parts up over a couple of bags)
Spoiled for choice mate in all the areas you want to get to
Im biting at the bit too for getting back and leaving all these UK clothes behind lol
Made me chuckle seeing “Thailand and system” in the same sentence lmao - but its obvious you have it tapped. Catch ya on the 1st flight out via KL.
