Hello all, completed my combined A2 CofC and GVC just in time for CAA fee hike kicking in.
70% work, 30% hobby. Would be other way round if my 12 year old son had a choice.
Commercial side/work pushed me into it but grabbed the chance with both hands.
I have a Mavic 3 Pro with the RC Pro controller and Mini 4 Pro with RC2. The mini 4 gets more outings as most work near/over folk. Commercial Insurance & PI etc.
Its been a massive learning curve as many things to learn.
Drone flying/Law
Photography
Video editing
Knowing the law
Following the processes.
Expensive as well.
Pretty happy with the baseline knowledge and now into the “what you learn from experience” stage/trees hurt.
Looks like this is a constant learning/change gig. Now I know why they train you like a pilot in the GVC, not just for all the acronyms, but to face constant changes in the procedures!
I still have questions, like everyone doing something new but I’m lucky in that what I finished my training, that is not the end of it. The company are there for any questions/crash or incident support etc.
However, this is the first will I put on here.
I see UK posts about “how do you find the laws when flying you drone in Spain”
So can you take Li-Po batteries on a commercial flight/plane? If so, I would guess hand luggage only??
I only doubt because I had to send a a Mavic 3 privately but no courier (other than a specialist for ÂŁ400) would touch them. Two batteries max I was told.
Then, I had to send back my full Mini 4 skymaster to DJI as it kept losing C2 signal within spiting distance and RTH. DPD picked it up no worries. Pick up was arranged by DJI.
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Hi @Fonz and welcome .
Your question about taking a drone on a commercial flight. Yes, many airlines allow drones and their batteries onboard. As you rightly realise, batteries must only be taken on as hand luggage. If you’re taking a drone abroad, check beforehand with the airline you’re flying with.
