Hi all,
My son has asked for a drone for Christmas, and after a bit of research on what would be most suitable for him, I've got him a Mini Whoop to play around with in the house. Only problem is, all this research has made me want one too, so I've just ordered myself a Mavic Mini 2 for a good price.
However, from a bit more research around the regulations etc. it seems there are very few places in the UK where you can actually fly legally?
I'd like to be able to take some nice "action shots" when I go hiking with mates, e.g. in the Peak or Lake districts, Brecon Beacons, Scottish forest parks, or just local countryside areas (when out with the family).
I'm happy to do the online test and register etc. but even so, it seems like 90% of the country is covered by some sort of restriction, whether it's a national park, local council, SSSI etc. which renders the above pretty pointless and limits flying locations to private fields etc. where you've managed to get the landowners permission in advance?
What are the chances of being slapped with a fine if you're flying somewhere which isn't "technically" legal, but you're behaving yourself - e.g. in the middle of nowhere, staying well away from other people etc.?
After my reading the last few days, I'm getting a bit disheartened, and tempted to just return it to be honest.
My son has asked for a drone for Christmas, and after a bit of research on what would be most suitable for him, I've got him a Mini Whoop to play around with in the house. Only problem is, all this research has made me want one too, so I've just ordered myself a Mavic Mini 2 for a good price.
However, from a bit more research around the regulations etc. it seems there are very few places in the UK where you can actually fly legally?
I'd like to be able to take some nice "action shots" when I go hiking with mates, e.g. in the Peak or Lake districts, Brecon Beacons, Scottish forest parks, or just local countryside areas (when out with the family).
I'm happy to do the online test and register etc. but even so, it seems like 90% of the country is covered by some sort of restriction, whether it's a national park, local council, SSSI etc. which renders the above pretty pointless and limits flying locations to private fields etc. where you've managed to get the landowners permission in advance?
What are the chances of being slapped with a fine if you're flying somewhere which isn't "technically" legal, but you're behaving yourself - e.g. in the middle of nowhere, staying well away from other people etc.?
After my reading the last few days, I'm getting a bit disheartened, and tempted to just return it to be honest.
