CAA Drone Code 2018 - PDF Download

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The Drone Code was updated on 30th July 2018.

A PDF download is available:

Dronecode_2018-07-30.pdf (136.9 KB)

Active discussions:

New flight Rules for UK

What are your thoughts on the 400 ft ceiling now in operation in the UK?

End of the 1,000 ft FPV exemption?

Hello all, I had a question posted on today’s video, about the continued FPV exemption that was originally reported as being unaffected by the new regulations. However on double checking, I’ve found that the height limit has indeed been reduced to 400 feet, from 1,000 feet. ORSA 1226 (which allowed 1,000’) was replaced today with ORSA 1273, which now specifically limits the max height to 400’ as well for the exemption. ORS4 No.1273: Small Unmanned Aircraft - First Person View (FPV) Flying So …

New laws going through parliament today - 30th May 2018

You may, or may not, have seen this in the news: And: In a nutshell, from 30th July 2018: A height limit of 400ft will apply for all drone flights (regardless of drone weight) A restriction from flying drones within 1km of protected aerodromes in the UK will apply Then from 30th November 2019 (yes, next year): Operators of all drones above 250g required to be registered Operators to obtain an acknowledgement of competency from the CAA (having passed a basic Q&A online safety test) Fu…