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Dear Residents 

 

With Christmas just around the corner and presents going under the tree, here is a quick reminder about one of the potentional gifts on offer this year. A drone…… yes they are great fun, but it is important to know the law and stay safe.  

 

10 things you need to know about flying drones

  • drones can and do present a very real hazard to manned aircraft, pilots (including military pilots) have reported over 50 near misses with drones last year alone
  • drones (including model aircraft) are subject to the law through the Air Navigation Order
  • it is your responsibility to fly safely and within the law – if you don’t (and individuals have been) you could be prosecuted.
  • never fly a drone near an airport/airfield or close to aircraft. It is a criminal offence to endanger the safety of aircraft in flight
  • keep your drone in sight and below 400ft
  • do not fly over congested areas and never fly within 50m of a person, vehicle or building not under your control
  • if you wish to use a drone for commercial purposes (get paid) then you need to have permission from the CAA
  • ensure any images obtained do not break privacy laws
  • if your unit wishes to buy a commercially available drone for Defence activities (photographs, multimedia, and surveys at height) it becomes regulated by the MAA and you must follow their rules
  • finally, Follow the Drone Code, have fun and fly safe.
  • Merry Christmas to you all.

    Sue

     

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    Sue Harwood
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