I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Land owner permission not required.
http://www.bansteadcommonsconservators.co.uk/Banstead%20Commons%20Conservators%20Byelaws.htm
Public right of way
Treat the the sign that says no model aircraft with the contempt it deserves
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 22/09/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.
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First encounter with a “You are not allowed to fly a drone here”.
By a guy holding a DJI Drone [Mavic 3 Pro] !
Walking through Banstead Heath, on a public right of way, which is common ground where I had already checked the by-laws.
Spotted a person carrying a drone - “Hi, any good places to fly as I have brought my drone as well?” … DJI: “You are not allowed to fly a drone here.”
Me: “Em, ok I have read the bye-laws”
DJI: “I have permission, but you are not allowed to fly here”.
A very short conversation was then held where I just wanted to carry-on walking. I was polite but at that point, I just carried on mentioned bye-laws and low weight more than once.
There is a sign saying no model aircraft on the some bridleways at the end of the common area.
- Legal right of way Yep
- Bye-laws - Nothing, Well a little racist as I am part gypsy.
Byelaws
- I had of course had a spotter with me - photos as proof.
No one bothered me whilst flying.
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