I have had a Mini 2 for just over a year now. I enjoy flying it and the lack of obstacle avoidance has certainly helped improve my flying ability. However, as my main use for a drone is photography and I would like to upgrade to a better equipped camera with a larger sensor and more control - i.e. variable aperture and log profiles for video.
My main worry is investing in a drone within the UK when there are currently no drones available that carry a classification and the new rules are due to come in from January 2023. An above 250g unclassified drone will automatically fall into the A3 category.
I can fly drones over 250g with Article 16 Authorisation but am unclear whether or not these are going go radically change in Jan 2023, or if I can fly a legacy drone under Article 16 Authorisation with the same limitations as today.
So I guess my question is - is it worth waiting until we start to see classified drones or just go for it now? I appreciate that no-one has a crystal ball and that drones are probably not top of the list of Government priorities.
My main worry is investing in a drone within the UK when there are currently no drones available that carry a classification and the new rules are due to come in from January 2023. An above 250g unclassified drone will automatically fall into the A3 category.
I can fly drones over 250g with Article 16 Authorisation but am unclear whether or not these are going go radically change in Jan 2023, or if I can fly a legacy drone under Article 16 Authorisation with the same limitations as today.
So I guess my question is - is it worth waiting until we start to see classified drones or just go for it now? I appreciate that no-one has a crystal ball and that drones are probably not top of the list of Government priorities.
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