Recent content by IslandBarnDave

Welcome to the forum. As OMM says, the new rules are all about safety. Essentially, the bigger the drone, the more damage it can do. The best sources of guidance are a CAA document known as CAP 722 (you can Google it but its a lengthy read) or YouTube. There are plenty of videos on YT that...

I too just completed my A2CofC With UAVHUB. It was straightforward, easy to follow and pass, and is valid for 5 years. I would recommend it even if you don’t intend to change to a C class AC in future. Apart from the snippets you pick up in the training you also gain a certificate that may help...

I just passed the exam today.... 100% in 4 minutes. I did it via UAVHUB which I found to be excellent. Watch the videos, repeat the mock exams as many times as you like until you feel comfortable and the real exam is then a walk in the park.

I guess there are lots of reasons why we buy drones including for commercial use, because we enjoy the photography aspect or, like me, just for the fun of it. If it’s the latter, even if it’s an impulse buy, I say go for it. Maybe you won’t fly it too often, maybe a higher spec one will be...

Thanks Yogi... not sure my wife would always agree with you though ?

Only in America. In the UK it was 3 4 21. Our 4 3 21 was last month... and nothing happened ?

UAVHUB has an even better deal on right now... A2 CofC plus a drone masterclass in a bundle for £99.

AZ on 2nd March... because I’m 60. My wife is 53 (don’t tell her I said so) and she gets hers tomorrow.

Really interesting. Thanks for taking the time to explain this.

Very cool video, both the initial shots along the river then the rescue. Very skilful flying.

Flew my MA2 today for the first time in a few weeks, having updated the app and the firmware to the latest versions. Have to say all went like a dream. No issues and a fun hour.

I’ve got mine set to 25 mph at 30m.

Completely agree. Actually I find it distinctly unhelpful that people keep repeating that we need to maintain VLOS and keep listening. Putting to one side the fact that it is completely legal to fly (and drive) as a profoundly deaf person so listening isn’t always the answer, we all know, and...

Hi, likely the same Chinook that flew over my land then and not for the first time. Great to see a near neighbour on here... maybe we can meet up and compare notes once lockdown ends.

More common sense although I think you meant waiver. Actually you are reinforcing my original point about shared air space.