Leeds area - good spots?

[alex2987]

Hi All,

New Mavic owner in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Took the Mavic out and about with me this weekend for the first few flights. Few from Almscliffe Crag and Eccup reservoir, both excellent!

Looking for any other suggestions and favourites from other local pilots.

Thanks
Alex

 

[defiant1234]

Hi bud i am Mark from Leeds if u ever want to meet up for a flight let me know

 

[alex2987]

Hi Mark, where have you been flying? I'm going to try and get out this weekend with the Mavic.
Alex

 

[defiant1234]

Been to gordale scare and York that's it really I work quite a lot i am off Wednesdays and sat afternoon if u ever want to go anywhere

 

[balshawr]

Hi Mark and Alex I'm Richard also living in Leeds near Guiseley. I was setting up my Mavic today in Rawdon a few miles from Leeds Bradford Airport today. I got chatting to a guy that flies octocopters and he told me I'm not allowed to fly my Mavic in Leeds due to a by-law. Also I am hoping to meet up with the newly formed Leeds Drone Club in Roundhay Park one Saturday this month and was worried about this. Is this something you have heard of?

 

[Peregrine]

It might be worth having a look at this map where Leeds gets a mention: Home

 

[balshawr]

Great thanks. I actually took a screenshot of this and sent it to the CAA for clarification yesterday. There's no indication of by-laws on the link you sent. Seaparately just now, someone has sent me the actual by-law that says you can only fly drones in Middleton Park unless you fly on private land. Might explain why there appears to be no pfco courses in Leeds.

http://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/Parks ByeLaws.pdf

Thanks again

Richard

 

[alex2987]

Hi Mark and Alex I'm Richard also living in Leeds near Guiseley. I was setting up my Mavic today in Rawdon a few miles from Leeds Bradford Airport today. I got chatting to a guy that flies octocopters and he told me I'm not allowed to fly my Mavic in Leeds due to a by-law. Also I am hoping to meet up with the newly formed Leeds Drone Club in Roundhay Park one Saturday this month and was worried about this. Is this something you have heard of?

Hi Richard and welcome!!! I haven't heard of this but I will read the info posted on this thread when I get chance. I spent half an hour down at Arthington Viaduct yesterday and got some great shots (this is just a low res image from the GO app to give you a taste)....

 

[balshawr]

Wow! That's a great shot Alex. Where did you park for this?

 

[alex2987]

Wow! That's a great shot Alex. Where did you park for this?

Parked on Castley Lane (first right after the petrol station in Pool). It's a nice quiet spot!

I edited a quick video on the app too...

www.skypixel.com/pilot/videos/share/arthington-viaduct?account=alexwat-c37134cf-7d73-47d8-8c33-d7c0dc39c7fc

 

[balshawr]

Fantastic work Alex. Puts me to shame. I will have to up my game . Love the way you managed to catch a couple of trains as well.

 

[alex2987]

Trust me, I am no pro, but the editor on the app makes it really easy!

Have fun and give me a shout if you find any nice locations!

 

[defiant1234]

Wow nice shot well nice I made a video of sutton bank with sunset that was a really nice bud yea 10 miles around Leeds lba is a no go

 

[alex2987]

Wow nice shot well nice I made a video of sutton bank with sunset that was a really nice bud yea 10 miles around Leeds lba is a no go

Where did you get this information from?

 

[balshawr]

Wow nice shot well nice I made a video of sutton bank with sunset that was a really nice bud yea 10 miles around Leeds lba is a no go

I'm really close to the airport just now and using drone assist NATS it strongly recommends you don't fly your drone here. But it doesn't say you can't. It says you must use extreme caution if you do. I wouldn't recommend flying close to the airport though. I can see it looks like you can't as there is a big red circle going out about 10 miles or so. Anyway safe and sensible flying!

 

[willhay555]

LS19 here, Yeadon.

I've shot at Arthington viaduct, Eccup, Roundhay Park and Kirkstall Abbey but for initial practice nothing beats Baildon Moor.

No trouble at any, all comments by passers by were positive.

 

[willhay555]

Where did you get this information from?

It's three miles and I got that from the CAA.

 

[jonathan tozer]

Just got back from Basildon moor! Another new maavic owner here nr Leeds.

 

[lotusteve]

nice shot..iam from sheffield and go in the peak district a lot, if you want to meet up for a fly please get in touch..

 

[kosamaster]

Just collecting my drone today. Would love to hear any tips you guys have as well as locations as based on Leeds too.