fwiw I always have the following documentation with me, usually several print outs just in case. Others won’t necessary agree with giving out name and flyer/operator IDs, it’s up to you.
A copy of my insurance +
sub+250g+flight.pdf (385.4 KB) (source: Geeksvana)
Article+16+Authorisation+Flight.pdf (385.8 KB) (source:Geeksvana)
Drone Information - DJI Mini 2 - UK - Blank.docx (27.9 KB)
The only time I’ve ever had to provide the information was when ITV wanted to use my footage on their local TV news bulletin and wanted to make sure I wasn’t just some charlie throwing a drone up in the sky with no responsibly near a fire.
For the most part drone confrontation is something that will rarely happen, but if it is does it’s best to be prepared for it.
As well as letting Police know in a questionable area, I’ll also do a risk assessment and flight plan basically to cover my arse if anything happens. These templates are pretty bad as they are our work ones and I haven’t been arsed to update the formatting. Most of this is overkill for personal/recreational and I rarely do any of it unless common sense dictates I should.
_Risk Assessment Template.doc (57 KB)
_Flight Plan Template.docx (12.2 KB)