American Planning to Fly in England

[CadrePilot]

Well, I thought I'd saved info on how to sign up to properly fly in England, but then realized England is not part of the EU so that process is out the window.

Can anyone well-versed on England's rules guide me in what I should do to be legal to fly my Mavic 3 Pro in England?

Thanks so much for your guidance!

 

[Felix le Chat]

Well, I thought I'd saved info on how to sign up to properly fly in England, but then realized England is not part of the EU so that process is out the window.

Can anyone well-versed on England's rules guide me in what I should do to be legal to fly my Mavic 3 Pro in England?

Thanks so much for your guidance!

Registering a drone or model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Overview of how to register and take the test to fly drones or model aircraft legally in the UK.

register-drones.caa.co.uk

Straightforward process. Cost you just under £12. Very similar to your 'Trust' certificate. Download an e-copy of your A1/A3 CAA certificate for storage on your phone.

Print out your GBR-OP ident on a Dymo self-adhesive plastic label and stick it to the airframe top cover (not strictly necessary for anything sub-250grm, but in your case: mandatory).

Insurance isn't mandatory (yet) but always a good idea. Last time I looked, Altitude Angel does per-flight/daily insurance.

Look for Android/iOS app DRONE ASSIST for current FRZ's: TFR's and related flier warnings.

Other than that: the UK's top drone forum: GREY ARROWS has a set of resources available to members that includes an excellent geo zone map that also covers National Trust 'restrictions' and the Crown Foreshore & Estuary map of the coastline (where you have tacit permission from the Crown Estate to TOAL with freedom). They are also allied with a brokerage that offers excellent, well priced cover, but I wouldn't know if they insure foreigners... you'd have to enquire.

 

[CadrePilot]

Registering a drone or model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Overview of how to register and take the test to fly drones or model aircraft legally in the UK.

register-drones.caa.co.uk

Straightforward process. Cost you just under £12. Very similar to your 'Trust' certificate. Download an e-copy of your A1/A3 CAA certificate for storage on your phone.

Print out your GBR-OP ident on a Dymo self-adhesive plastic label and stick it to the airframe top cover (not strictly necessary for anything sub-250grm, but in your case: mandatory).

Insurance isn't mandatory (yet) but always a good idea. Last time I looked, Altitude Angel does per-flight/daily insurance.

Look for Android/iOS app DRONE ASSIST for current FRZ's: TFR's and related flier warnings.

Other than that: the UK's top drone forum: GREY ARROWS has a set of resources available to members that includes an excellent geo zone map that also covers National Trust 'restrictions' and the Crown Foreshore & Estuary map of the coastline (where you have tacit permission from the Crown Estate to TOAL with freedom). They are also allied with a brokerage that offers excellent, well priced cover, but I wouldn't know if they insure foreigners... you'd have to enquire.

Wow, thanks for the comprehensive reply!!!

 

[Felix le Chat]

Wow, thanks for the comprehensive reply!!!

You're welcome

 

[PINEBARON]

You're welcome

This is crazy and I did not even think about it until I saw this thread.
Not that I'm planning to go fly in the UK anytime soon, although I was born, raised and lived in the UK for years, I had to pass this test and get my Flyer and Operator IDs. I passed the test just now and now my drones also have GBR Operator ID labels on them.

Any more tests anyone?

 

[MS Coast]

Registering a drone or model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Overview of how to register and take the test to fly drones or model aircraft legally in the UK.

register-drones.caa.co.uk

Straightforward process. Cost you just under £12. Very similar to your 'Trust' certificate. Download an e-copy of your A1/A3 CAA certificate for storage on your phone.

Print out your GBR-OP ident on a Dymo self-adhesive plastic label and stick it to the airframe top cover (not strictly necessary for anything sub-250grm, but in your case: mandatory).

Insurance isn't mandatory (yet) but always a good idea. Last time I looked, Altitude Angel does per-flight/daily insurance.

Look for Android/iOS app DRONE ASSIST for current FRZ's: TFR's and related flier warnings.

Other than that: the UK's top drone forum: GREY ARROWS has a set of resources available to members that includes an excellent geo zone map that also covers National Trust 'restrictions' and the Crown Foreshore & Estuary map of the coastline (where you have tacit permission from the Crown Estate to TOAL with freedom). They are also allied with a brokerage that offers excellent, well priced cover, but I wouldn't know if they insure foreigners... you'd have to enquire.'s a

Good information, @Felix le Chat.

I just spent a month in Scotland and went through the process or registering myself and the Mini 4 Pro. It a bit more involved that the TRUST process, but quite reasonable and straightforward. I had no issues flying in Scotland and ran across two other drone pilots and had some good conversations. (I avoided that area on the eastern coast where a fellow American aggravated the residents by bulldozing the sand dunes.)

@CadrePilot, Be aware of the 100-meter separation requirement for your drone, since it weighs more than 250 grams.

Edit: I used the Drone Assist app to check each location prior to flying. It's a very good app, easy to use.

 

[Galopin]

Well, I thought I'd saved info on how to sign up to properly fly in England, but then realized England is not part of the EU so that process is out the window.

Can anyone well-versed on England's rules guide me in what I should do to be legal to fly my Mavic 3 Pro in England?

Thanks so much for your guidance!

First, take a general course of geography and then buy a large world map to situate Tennessee and England. Hope you are kidding! Ahah! I have to say I took EU for États-Unis instead of European Union…I am joking. I don’t know where is Tennessee…

 

[DISC]

The Drone Assist app from Altitude Angel is a free app for checking No Fly Zones and NOTAM’s. I find it quick and easy in the uk but it does need a ‘net connection when out in the field.