We have a local TV services mast that is 165 metres high. UK rules say I must fly at a max. of 120 metres from the surface (ground) ...
I've seen posts and videos where Drones in the USA stay within the 400' (120 m) rule but fly up and above towers like this - on the basis that the 400' ruling means that they can ascend within a 400' radius of the tower, then carry on up another 400' above it.
Do we have the same ability to fly that profile in the UK under CAA rulings??
In other words ... If I fly my drone (100% recreational - not PfCO) to within 120 metres of the TV services mast, then ascend to 170 metres and position the drone over the top of the mast for a panoramic shot of the surroundings ... am I breaking the law??
I've seen posts and videos where Drones in the USA stay within the 400' (120 m) rule but fly up and above towers like this - on the basis that the 400' ruling means that they can ascend within a 400' radius of the tower, then carry on up another 400' above it.
Do we have the same ability to fly that profile in the UK under CAA rulings??
In other words ... If I fly my drone (100% recreational - not PfCO) to within 120 metres of the TV services mast, then ascend to 170 metres and position the drone over the top of the mast for a panoramic shot of the surroundings ... am I breaking the law??