Are you sure about the A1 classification applying to legacy <250g drones beyond 1/1/23?
This page: Flying in the open category | UK Civil Aviation Authority seems quite specific that the only legacy drones which will be allowed to continue A1 flying after 1/1/23 are self-built ones. It’d mean anyone buying a Mini 2 today would only have a 2-year lifespan before they were confined to remote forests and fields.
It says this:
After 1 January 2023, you can continue to fly a ‘legacy’ unmarked drone in the following categories:
Privately built drones below 250g can continue to be flown in the A1 sub category.
All other drones must only be used in the A3 sub category.
As the mini 2 has a published MTOM > 250g then it would move to A3.
That covers drones <250g which are not privately-built, and it’s a permanent provision, not transitional as in Article 22. You’ll note it refers to MTOM, but the CAA state in CAP722 2.2.1.4 that “flying weight” should be used for unclassified drones.
See my previous post, footnotes 2 and 5. (Footnote 3 covers drones in the range 250-499g which can only fly in A1 during the transitional period.)
Not sure on that 1, as I have my plan. Also will wait and see what happens about retro marking ? see if it is possible in near future ? (next 10 months) if not will see if they start selling Air 2 with C Marking (Dji Care) lol
Oxford is certainly unique in lots of ways, but lots of councils have rules about flying in parks. I am south of Oxford but did have a look at the rules in Oxford. As far as I can see you cannot take off or land in an Oxford park or university park. You can fly over them, but you then need to consider if there are crowds below or if you are causing a nuisence or privacy issues. But if you fly when no no is there who will know or be offended.
@chris@kvetner I saw this contradiction the other day and I’ve emailed the CAA about this page, as I assumed CAP 2012 documentation would take precedence over a web page. Glad you’ve confirmed this again kvetner
Cheers
Ian
Sorry, I’ve not been paying attention as neither of my drones have been out of their bags for 6 months for mainly Covid related reasons.
I think I understand these new regs, apart from what happens in 2023 and the need for more advances tests
I’m a registered flyer with a new operator ID. As I understand it my Mavic Pro (1) can still be flown as before - including not within 50m of anyone not under my control or within 150m of residential, recreational, Comercial Industrial area?
My Mavic Mini (1) withough guards is less restricted, I can fly over people (but not crowds) and over the areas restircted for the Pro, but must do so safely.
I don’t need to do any additional training.
Assuming that I’ve undestood that, it frees up my Mini to be more useful - I need not land my drone if a dog walker comes my way. for example
However, in 2023 the rules for drones without CE marks change - the mini will stay the same but the Mavic Pro will be kicked up a class.
Have I got this right? I’ve just found a DJI statement that has the Mavic Pro in both A2 and A3!
I’ll probaly hang on to both drones, but only if I undestand the rules! I was thinking of getting a MM2 at some point, but are these being sold with the required CE mark now?
