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Apologies if this has been posted already, I've just seen this article today.
Row breaks out over drone-flying charge at Glenfinnan spot screened in Harry Potter films
In Scotland they have begun charging drone users who want to capture the famous Harry Potter viaduct at Glenfinnan...
My initial reaction was what the hell? But... at the price being asked (pretty reasonable for anyone who can afford a drone), is this a solution to access some of those (UK) areas currently protected by National/Heritage status? Thinking along the lines of Cotswolds, Lake District etc.?
I guess my main concern is that without a framework of regulation, these charges are arbitrary. What would stop them increasing the charge tenfold overnight?
What if another location decided they wanted to make their charge a sliding scale on numbers attending - £50 for the first 10 drone pilots on the day, £100 for the next 10 and so on.
Perhaps I am the owner of a premium attraction somewhere and I decide to make a mint from drone pilots seeking aerial footage, by insisting on an unrealistic fee?
What are your thoughts?
Row breaks out over drone-flying charge at Glenfinnan spot screened in Harry Potter films
In Scotland they have begun charging drone users who want to capture the famous Harry Potter viaduct at Glenfinnan...
My initial reaction was what the hell? But... at the price being asked (pretty reasonable for anyone who can afford a drone), is this a solution to access some of those (UK) areas currently protected by National/Heritage status? Thinking along the lines of Cotswolds, Lake District etc.?
I guess my main concern is that without a framework of regulation, these charges are arbitrary. What would stop them increasing the charge tenfold overnight?
What if another location decided they wanted to make their charge a sliding scale on numbers attending - £50 for the first 10 drone pilots on the day, £100 for the next 10 and so on.
Perhaps I am the owner of a premium attraction somewhere and I decide to make a mint from drone pilots seeking aerial footage, by insisting on an unrealistic fee?
What are your thoughts?