I’m presently flying my MA in France and just last month there were proposals for having beacons and transponders fitted. That will be expensive; all brought on by some mindless owner’s no doubt.
The symbol £££££ was used which indicates the OP is in the UK.
The law allows a maximum of 120m agl (400 feet) so if you are planning 500m agl without special permission is unlawful and irresponsible.
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