# Hi from Chester...setting up shop
**URL:** https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393
**Category:** Introductions
**Created:** [15 August 2026 09:10 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393 "2026-08-15T09:10:04Z")
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### Author:  [@DS-Cheshire](https://greyarro.ws/u/DS-Cheshire)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 09:10 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/1 "2026-08-15T09:10:04Z")
Hi to all
Have recently found myself with a bunch of time on my hands at 53 so have decided to start a drone services business after taking an interest a few years back.
Qualified A2 CofC and recently passed RPC-L1 theory, with the practical assessment on 4th Sept (fingers crossed). Own a Mavic 4 Pro and Mini 5 Pro and am looking into thermal options for when the work demands.
Looking forward to touching base with other pilots in the future.Will keep an eye out for any Cheshire meet-ups.
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### Author:  [@DeanoG60](https://greyarro.ws/u/DeanoG60)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 09:10 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/2 "2026-08-15T09:10:51Z")
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### Author:  [@Onanist](https://greyarro.ws/u/Onanist)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 09:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/3 "2026-08-15T09:11:22Z")
Hi Mark @DS-Cheshire and welcome to GADC ๐ ๐
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### Author:  [@Rocket](https://greyarro.ws/u/Rocket)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 09:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/4 "2026-08-15T09:11:41Z")
Hi @DS-Cheshire Mark and welcome to GADC ๐
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### Author:  [@Jhdee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Jhdee)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 09:56 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/5 "2026-08-15T09:56:04Z")
Hi Mark @DS-Cheshire - welcome to GADC ๐๐๐
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### Author:  [@JoeC](https://greyarro.ws/u/JoeC)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 09:59 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/6 "2026-08-15T09:59:23Z")
Hi Mark ๐ Welcome to GADC ๐ Good luck with the flight test ๐
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### Author:  [@WoolySheep](https://greyarro.ws/u/WoolySheep)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 11:26 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/7 "2026-08-15T11:26:29Z")
Welcome @DS-Cheshire to GADC.
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### Author:  [@Nik469](https://greyarro.ws/u/Nik469)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 13:50 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/8 "2026-08-15T13:50:29Z")
Welcome,
The RPC-L1 is on my todo list. Would you have a brief idea how it differs from the GVC which iโve kinda studied for?
I have some experience with thermal so i might be able to help with any questions you have. Maybe ๐
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### Author:  [@Robert\_Baker](https://greyarro.ws/u/Robert_Baker)
#### Post date: [15 August 2026 14:42 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/9 "2026-08-15T14:42:19Z")
Hi @DS-Cheshire and welcome to GADC ๐
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### Author:  [@DS-Cheshire](https://greyarro.ws/u/DS-Cheshire)
#### Post date: [16 August 2026 11:40 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/11 "2026-08-16T11:40:14Z")
Apologies, I messed up the reply somehow. Anyway:
Hi Nik
Thanks
I donโt have any experience with the GVC, so canโt offer much insight with regards to content. I canโt imagine it is a great deal different and would likely include mostly the same modules (RPC-L1 being Air Law, Airspace Operating Principles, Human Performance Limitations, Meteorology, Unmanned Aircraft General Knowledge, Operating Procedures)
Obviously the RPC-L1 is split between fixed wing and multirotor and is the current pathway to further progression (BVLOS etc). Having taken the A2 CofC under monitored invigilator conditions, I was surprised that the RPC-L1 didnโt require this tbh.
Any tips you can give on thermal would be appreciated. Depending on the demand, I suppose itโs a case of either enterprise level multi payload options or a dedicated thermal drone.
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### Author:  [@johnb78](https://greyarro.ws/u/johnb78)
#### Post date: [16 August 2026 20:04 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/hi-from-chester-setting-up-shop/114393/12 "2026-08-16T20:04:09Z")
Hi @DS-Cheshire and welcome to the GADC group