2 Pro Nuclear Power Station!

[Rich_fpv]

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[MS Coast]

Before anyone starts flying near nuclear power plants, we should note that the Dungeness facility near Kent, England has been shut down since 2018.

I have no idea what the regulations are about flying nearby.

Nice video - flying and editing. And interesting countryside. Some background information would be a great addition to the post. The title screen for the video suggests it's a no-fly zone. Fact or click bait?

 

[Rich_fpv]

Before anyone starts flying near nuclear power plants, we should note that the Dungeness facility near Kent, England has been shut down since 2018.

I have no idea what the regulations are about flying nearby.

Nice video - flying and editing. And interesting countryside. Some background information would be a great addition to the post. The title screen for the video suggests it's a no-fly zone. Fact or click bait?

Fair point, I was a little vague! Although the plant is moving to the defueling stage it has the same flight restrictions as any other nuclear plant in the UK. To fly here I had to procure an Exemption to the 2016 air navigation order from the CAA and the airspace sponsor, EDF for a recreational flight.

Cheers!

 

[MS Coast]

Thanks. I'd encourage you to add that into the Youtube video. I see there's a note in the description, but those are often overlooked.

As is, the video seems to suggest that it's ok to fly that close to a nuclear power plant. And it seems that more than a few drone operators think anything they see done on Youtube is fair game.

 

[Rich_fpv]

Thanks. I'd encourage you to add that into the Youtube video. I see there's a note in the description, but those are often overlooked.

As is, the video seems to suggest that it's ok to fly that close to a nuclear power plant. And it seems that more than a few drone operators think anything they see done on Youtube is fair game.

I have added "With CAA permission" to the title hopefully will be clearer to watchers

 

[RayKelly]

Before anyone starts flying near nuclear power plants, we should note that the Dungeness facility near Kent, England has been shut down since 2018.

I have no idea what the regulations are about flying nearby.

Nice video - flying and editing. And interesting countryside. Some background information would be a great addition to the post. The title screen for the video suggests it's a no-fly zone. Fact or click bait?

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Nice video. Love the soundtrack too. I just posted a power plant (Shoreham and yes it's deactivated) video yesterday.

 

[Rich_fpv]

Nice video. Love the soundtrack too. I just posted a power plant (Shoreham and yes it's deactivated) video yesterday.

Thanks! Please link your video, Shoreham is not too far away from me. I'm going to film Torness next.

 

[RayKelly]

Thanks! Please link your video, Shoreham is not too far away from me. I'm going to film Torness next.

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[Yorkshire_Pud]

I am puzzled, what was the reason for wanting to make the flight/video?

 

[Skywatcher2001]

Nicely done . . . !!

 

[Rich_fpv]

I am puzzled, what was the reason for wanting to make the flight/video?

It's Britain's only desert!! The point of the video was that it's a very unique location. Due to the restrictions from the 2 nautical mile nuclear zone, the airport and the military area it takes a lot of effort to fly there and get that aerial perspective of a very beautiful area.

 

[Yorkshire_Pud]

It's Britain's only desert!! The point of the video was that it's a very unique location. Due to the restrictions from the 2 nautical mile nuclear zone, the airport and the military area it takes a lot of effort to fly there and get that aerial perspective of a very beautiful area.

Ah I did wonder if "because it's a normally prohibited area" was part of the attraction. That's fair enough, thanks.

 

[dennish]

I have added "With CAA permission" to the title hopefully will be clearer to watchers

Ah I did wonder if "because it's a normally prohibited area" was part of the attraction. That's fair enough, thanks.

I have only twice tried to fly my mp2 anywhere near my local (Hartlepool) nuclear power station which is still operational and on both occasions had a no fly zone warning

 

[Rich_fpv]

I have only twice tried to fly my mp2 anywhere near my local (Hartlepool) nuclear power station which is still operational and on both occasions had a no fly zone warning

Yes, the trouble is, the DJI map shows it as below. Just the perimeter listed as no fly. In reality, the true exclusion zone is 2 nautical miles as shown in the other diagram. If you are caught flying without an exemption the penalty can be severe.

 

[dennish]

From memory I guess I was about 0.5 km NW of the station on the beach walking my dog and attempting to fly, so clearly within the large 2 mile zone.

 

[Rich_fpv]

From memory I guess I was about 0.5 km NW of the station on the beach walking my dog and attempting to fly, so clearly within the large 2 mile zone.

I mean, the chances of getting more than a telling off are slim if you didn't know. Unless you were hovering over the reactor...

 

[dennish]

I mean, the chances of getting more than a telling off are slim if you didn't know. Unless you were hovering over the reactor...

I have learned my lesson, subsequently I was asked to take an aerial photo of a site west of the station but within the exclusion zone. I request which I rejected.

 

[Rich_fpv]

I have learned my lesson, subsequently I was asked to take an aerial photo of a site west of the station but within the exclusion zone. I request which I rejected.

Well if you ever feel like having another go, here's a link! CAAPortal

 

[dennish]

Thank you for your guidance but as an old man (92) I don't anymore have an inclination to delve into the unknown. I do still, however, enjoy the ability to take the aircraft for a run out and take a photo or 3 for my library.