Hello,
I am also investigates and slowly building up a preliminary survey to establish what requirements I need to adhere to. Never flown in Central London before so understandably quite nervous.
Regards the EGR160. I just this morning obtained a reply from the CAA, SSC Officer (Consumer & Safety), Safety and Airspace Regulation Group who stated:
“EGR160 does indeed only apply to Helicopters but please always ensure you contact relevant authorities to obtain permission if anything is in doubt”
They also provided me with a very useful UAV Restrictions Zone Map (NATS UK | UAS Restriction Zones)
I intend to use (fallen.damage.case) as my TOAL (This I obtained from at least one person who has flown already. And paid parking (if you’re lucky on Wapping Street)
As regards Bylaws
Part 6 – Model Aircraft
No person shall cause any power-driven model aircraft to:
(a) take off or otherwise be released for flight or control the flight of such an aircraft in the ground; or
(b) land in the ground without reasonable excuse.
Well, we do have a reason for the flight, so I am assuming this will be okay.
That’s all I have at the moment. Already filed a Flight Plan via Altitude Angels (Not compulsory but a good idea I think) for 19th October.
Hope this is useful information.