Attended the user test on the regulation system at CAA Gatwick today.
Met with Max and a few from the development team, who were all extremely friendly and really valued input on the online system and some general views. They would really like more people who are new to drones to test the system.
They explained that the software is in early iteration so not the final product, and valued comments on the system.
It seems more consultation coming very soon which will include costs for registration. To confirm that every drone operator (owner) will need to be registered ( for drones above 250g ) but ‘anyone’ who pilots a drone needs to pass the online assessment, so they are different requirements. Piloting a drone requirement will included flying private land.
Some discussion on labelling of drones. Drone Operator number will need to be labelled on drone. Nothing appears finally decided exactly on how drones to be labelled, but aware of US requirement now on outside, and could be the same. Not confirmed, but looks unlikely that these labels will be provided.
Timeframe for implementation is still expected to be in the Autumn, this year.
Once again, if you can help these assessments it can only help us all in the end. I got the impression that they really valued the positive response from the GADC members in taking part and the GADC committee for promoting. Well done guys