Hi from Leicester UK

[m17tty]

Hey, I’m Matt from just outside Leicester in the uk. Just got hold of a mavic mini and have a few questions.......I’ll add those to the proper forum in a while! I do have one question if I may though....

Do I need to have both a flyer ID and an operator ID for the drone? If not, is it still wise to have both? This will be sorted before the drone comes out the box.

many thanks

Matt

edit. Now have my flyer and operator ID all sorted and paid up.

 

[Thomas B]

Welcome to the forum from the deserts of Arizona! Enjoy.

Someone from the UK will likely be along soon with you answer.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

Do I need to have both a flyer ID and an operator ID for the drone?

Welcome and
Yes ...... because it is not a "toy" and it has a camera. Registration requirements : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

EDIT Screen capture added

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Hoosier Heartland m17tty .

Nice to meet you Matt. ?

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[Mavikhan]

WELCOME ABOARD!

 

[old man mavic]

@m17tty yes you should have the two

 

[m17tty]

Yes ...... because it is not a "toy" and it has a camera. Registration requirements : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Thought as much, the CAA website isn’t clear in terms of that but more than happy to have both. Many thanks for clearing it up.

 

[m17tty]

@m17tty yes you would be better off having the free flyer ID as well as the operator ID which is mandatory the flyer id lasts for 5 years and it shows that you are trying to fly responcibly

Great thank you.

 

[Deleted member 133794]

Welcome and enjoy ? from Basingstoke ??

 

[eaglesurfing]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy.

 

[dirkclod]

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I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
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[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[m17tty]

Welcome and
Yes ...... because it is not a "toy" and it has a camera. Registration requirements : Flying drones and model aircraft | UK Civil Aviation Authority

EDIT Screen capture added

The screen shot suggest I only needed an operator ID as it’s 249g, not a toy but has a camera. All sorted now anyway and thanks for the reply.

 

[Drone Master]

Welcome to Mavic Pilots! Enjoy the forum!

 

[Deleted member 103366]

The screen shot suggest I only needed an operator ID as it’s 249g, not a toy but has a ca

True, I'd never actually noticed that before. I was more concerned about the one you have to pay for lol, but that said, why would anyone not get the free Flyer ID in the process. Anyway you are "All sorted now" so all to the good.

 

[m17tty]

True, I'd never actually noticed that before. I was more concerned about the one you have to pay for lol, but that said, why would anyone not get the free Flyer ID in the process. Anyway you are "All sorted now" so all to the good.

It’s a bit of a mind bender when you’re new to the drone scene and aren’t sure what you need to do. Typical of a gov website that tells you 2 different things. Try taking that to court as proof and you’ll end up doing a stretch as they wouldn’t give a toss! Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

d bender when you’re new to the drone scene and aren’t sure w

lol believe me, it's not limited to being new, I am still trying to work up the doggedness to plough through it all

 

[THE CYBORG]

Hi m17tty Welcome to Mavic Pilots.
New flyer advice,
Wide open space.
Slow & easy
Power-lines & trees are evil.
Don't expect RTH (Return To Home) to save you especially if you are under trees.
Don't forget to read the manual
Download Mini manual HERE
You want an SD card that is U3 for 4K
Most of all have FUN

 

[mrjohnc1]

Welcome!

 

[Paul B]

Welcome from a Leicester exile living near Chichester.
Up the City!!!!!