Recent content by wannabeadventurer

I think we just have to get used to it, the idiots are winning. I think within 3 years in most countries all recreational use will be only for registered/license and will require insurance. I don't think it is a bad thing especially as these idiots won't regulate themselves. The mexican...

LOL. That is the idea, to fly over high risk areas you need to know your stuff, stuff you learn when becoming a commercial pilot

Also request your approval to fly the drone before you get there, it takes a week or 2 apparently and remember you cant take any video or photos from your drone

I believe although it is reasonably easy to fly as a recreational user once you have your email approval I think you still cant take any photos/videos. I believe you have to fly commercially before you can do that and then you need insurance, permit, etc. So it looks like you can fly but not...

The drone rules are slightly more strict than the average european country but only by a little. Mostly in Europe recreational is free/unrestricted other than the normal people/height/buildings/line of sight rules. Main differences for recreational is you need to apply for approval before...

Check with the airline you are using. Generally, most allow you to carry the drone and the spare batteries on the plane as hand luggage. A few don't but it is just the minority currently. Some e.g. Emirates force you to put the drone part in your checked luggage. This is I believe due to the...