Need help only 2 days away!!!

[FrankTheTank]

What’s up drone family? I will be heading to Scotland Uk in 2 days and hoping to fly (recreationally). I'm only there for 3 days so I'm trying to make the best of it. My issue is I've been looking all over to register my drone online with the CAA "UKs FAA" and cannot find any link to be able to submit an Online registration. I've also read that the system was going to launch on Oct 1, 2019 and that its behind schedule. I've also found out that they are making it mandatory on and after Nov 30, 2019. I've also message the person in charge of the website and no answers. So as of now everything is at a standstill for me. Help please! Thanks in advance. ??[emoji1363]

 

[Unknown Pilot]

Currently, assuming there are no more delays, you'll only need to register by the end of November.

You're safe, it's October.

 

[FrankTheTank]

Currently, assuming there are no more delays, you'll only need to register by the end of November.

You're safe, it's October.

Thats what I was thinking. [emoji1363] Thanks

 

[old man mavic]

the only thing you need to follow is the drone code there is no registration at this time it has been put on hold at the moment,some of the laws in Scotland with respect to land access do differ somewhat from the rest of the UK, you would have to check, the only thing that might scupper your plans to fly is the weather at the moment, it is very wet and windy and not ideal for drone flying hope you get some air time in

 

[4wd]

Scotland (and the UK generally) are reasonably drone friendly and if anyone doesn't quite approve they are mostly too polite to say anything.
Obviously don't fly close to busy tourist hotspots. The popular places are well visited year round.

In October your problem will be finding a window of weather with little wind and rain to actually fly it, any kind of nice light would be a major bonus. It seems to have been in stormy autumnal mode for a month already - you still get brief periods when it's lovely though.

 

[awsan5]

Thats what I was thinking. [emoji1363] Thanks

Chances are that it will be raining anyway, fingers crossed it won't be, enjoy your visit and fly safe

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

and if anyone doesn't quite approve they are mostly too polite to say anything.

Isn't that quite nice in this day and age.

Hope the weather comes good for the OP to enjoy some outings with his Mavic.

 

[zocalo]

Scotland (and the UK generally) are reasonably drone friendly and if anyone doesn't quite approve they are mostly too polite to say anything.

Very true, it's the British way. You may experience some pointed looks and "tut"ing though.

OP: Hope you get some breaks in the weather; Scotland - especially the highlands - has some amazing landscapes, and if the autumn colours are out it can stunningly beautiful. I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip though; plenty of distillery tours (gin and scotch) to console yourself with if it's raining!

 

[DanMan32]

The problem with distillery tours is that he'll be disqualified from flying if weather lets up soon after.

 

[RuudF]

I highly recommend you visit Glencoe along the A82.
That is a stunningly beautiful stretch of road even if it is too bad to fly.
And if you're a Harry Potter fan: the viaduct at Glenfinnan!
Enjoy!
Ruud

 

[Cymruflyer]

Anywhere in the Highlands will be well worth a drive, drone or no drone.