Hello from the UK

[pa_taylor]

Hello and thank you for having me on the forum.

A little introduction, my name is Paul and I'm from Blackpool, UK. I have recently bought a Mavic Mini but keep getting conflicting information on rights and wrongs. I know the basics such as weight of 249g so adding attachments will add to weight, I cant fly closer than 50m to buildings and people, 120m max height and no fly zone restrictions unless permission is granted.

What I really need confirming is licensing and that. I am aware that licensing is not required due to weight but from end of 2020, I will need to register. However I am a YouTuber and have wanted to use the drone for a few seconds in long videos (40mins roughtly), does this mean I do actually need a PFCO/license? I am monitised on the channel, so frankly could turn this off this feature for these videos if need be so there would be no financial gain, but what are the official rules for this?? Also, what do I officially need to be aware of for such the mavic mini later this year? And does anyone know the rough costs?

Anyway, I know you love pictures, here a low height image of our beach and our Pier (no one on the beach at the time).
Thanks in advance guys

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. You will find all sorts of helpful advice and support. We look forward to seeing your view of the world.

 

[THE CYBORG]

Hi pa_taylor Welcome to Mavic Pilots

My take on things are at the moment you don’t have to register a MM, anyone's guess as to what the future holds.
It’s the intent of the video that’s the crucial part, if you don't intend to make money from the video you should be OK.
Nice picture by the way.

 

[Lurch003]

Hey buddy, welcome to the forum.

I second @THE CYBORG above

 

[Lurch003]

PS check out Grey Arrows Drone Club UK - UK based forum with loads of members "up your way"

 

[Mavic Mac]

Welcome to the forums - a lot of good info here. Also, the search function (magnifying glass icon upper right) is a great way to find answers to many of the questions a "newbie" will have. We were all "newbies" at one point.

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[pa_taylor]

Thanks so much for the responses! Sounds like all is okay for now. I can easily non-monitise a video if it came to it. I will keep my eyes on future posts and upload some pictures in due course

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[PistonPete]

Hi. Don't know if you've seen this link, but nowadays I think you need to register and pass a theory test, even if flying recreationally. Registering a drone or model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

 

[dirkclod]

Welcome to the forum.
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching . ?

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[DuffMog]

Welcome lots of info here

 

[Drone UK]

Welcome and hello fellow neighbour. Im from the edge of manchester near to Derbyshire. i just did a video celebrating Britain and would of loved some Blackpool footage.
This is the video

 

[Laborous]

Welcome to the forum from the beautiful woods of Maine!

 

[Hauptmann]

Welcome to our Forum, from the friendly skies of Texas, USA!

The Mini was a good choice. Despite its small size and low price, it has good performance and a reasonably good camera. The Mini weighs only 249 grams, so it doesn't fly as well in wind as well as the heavier drones. On windy days, it’s best to fly upwind so that you’ll have a tailwind on the way back. Read the manual, and practice using the “Find My Drone” App. Chances are you'll crash and/or lose your Mini. Don't wait until that happens to learn how to recover a lost drone.

Also, you might consider hacking the FCC mode. It will give you higher signal strength and better protection from lost connection. Lots of fun stuff to shoot all over the UK and the EU. When you have questions, there are over 100,000 of us here to help you be a better pilot and photographer. Just ask!

Happy flying!

 

[SpitFire]

Hello and thank you for having me on the forum.

A little introduction, my name is Paul and I'm from Blackpool, UK. I have recently bought a Mavic Mini but keep getting conflicting information on rights and wrongs. I know the basics such as weight of 249g so adding attachments will add to weight, I cant fly closer than 50m to buildings and people, 120m max height and no fly zone restrictions unless permission is granted.

What I really need confirming is licensing and that. I am aware that licensing is not required due to weight but from end of 2020, I will need to register. However I am a YouTuber and have wanted to use the drone for a few seconds in long videos (40mins roughtly), does this mean I do actually need a PFCO/license? I am monitised on the channel, so frankly could turn this off this feature for these videos if need be so there would be no financial gain, but what are the official rules for this?? Also, what do I officially need to be aware of for such the mavic mini later this year? And does anyone know the rough costs?

Anyway, I know you love pictures, here a low height image of our beach and our Pier (no one on the beach at the time).
Thanks in advance guysView attachment 107888

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.

 

[Bill Kennedy]

Welcome and hello fellow neighbour. Im from the edge of manchester near to Derbyshire. i just did a video celebrating Britain and would of loved some Blackpool footage.
This is the video

Great shots - but you missed one of the iconic M62 at rush hour on a Friday just to round things off ?