This happens now! What do you think about this huge change in rules? Let me know below. ** Note on beaches: This refers to crowded controlled beaches that are usually crowded; not desolate coastline. Cheers, Ian . Jump Points for video: Rules for all flights: 1:51 Registration: 3:00 Flight Categories (Open + Subcategories) : 3:25 Drone Classifications & Legacy Drones: 9:20 Drone Model listing Jump Points: 10:36 Flying in Towns & Cities: 15:10

@El_Smeghead

3 жыл бұрын

You should put the timestamps into the description. KZread turns them into chapters 👍

@lindsayheyes925

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial Ian - and the clearest yet. You put a lot of work into it, and done a good job which will help a lot of Flyers. Every Flyer and Operator should watch this. I just wish that other Content Creators would take down their videos that are past their use-by date. Google have been feeding me links all week to KZread and Facebook videos that explain the law as it was up to three years ago, so some people will foul up. Happy New Year and thank you.

@El_Smeghead

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindsayheyes925 well said Lindsay

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

@@El_Smeghead I did! :)

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindsayheyes925 Thanks Lindsay! It's annoying that we can't mark videos as archived to stop being suggested. If you take them down or make them private, you lose all the viewing figures and it actually dents your channel figures quite badly. But you can edit the title and mention it's now out of date. This video was a lot of work... :)

90% of hobbiest owners will continue to ignore these, forgo registration etc. It's too over-complicated and most folks just want to snap some nice pics or footage of a landscape.

@insertnamehere5146

3 жыл бұрын

Amen I am all prepared for the new regulations by doing nothing.

@ChazTyldsley

3 жыл бұрын

@@insertnamehere5146 to be honest I'm not sure how 99.9% of average consumers would have any clue that these changes even exist. In fact most haven't been aware of them for the larger drones for years.

@insertnamehere5146

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChazTyldsley Yes I agree, but if you stroll into curry's or some other bricks and mortar shop, they will likely be obligated to tell you all this. its only if you buy from a Chinese seller or the grey market you will be oblivious. Charles imagine being totally new to the drone world, you are browsing around currys and get talking to the sales rep. After telling all the things it can do, he then proceeds to tell you, that you need to take a test, pay £9 for a license and then consider indemnity insurance price unknown (just in case). Would you still be keen to cough up £1000 to £1500 for the privilege of owning the drone?

@Bunglezip2

3 жыл бұрын

I will ignore. These rules say you cant fly anywhere.

@McBiker69

3 жыл бұрын

Here in sweden it were really easy to take A1/A3 and A2. It were only to download a pdf file, we have 24h to take the licens from you start. I did the questions on my mobile and had the pdf file open on my tablet. Took around one hour to take both licens. If the test are the same in UK like it were here, just do the A2. A1/A3 are included in A2

Welcome to the UK, where they make the simplest of rules so complicated you kinda just give up or not give a crap about rules...

@lezbriddon

3 жыл бұрын

funny that. been flying years, big homemade things in the big park early when no one around, guess what, no one died. now i'd be a criminal, could impact a lot that if prosecuted, like getting credit, bank accounts, car insurance costs, all those things have higher premiums if you cant tick the box saying no criminal convictions, they dont want or expect explanations, just a box ticking

@sawneybean9584

3 жыл бұрын

fuck the rules.

@wolfe1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@sawneybean9584 You're hard

@rossmansell5877

3 жыл бұрын

Thats the attitude boy..thats why they made the rules...

@lezbriddon

3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfe1970 don't know if he is or not, but it's the attitude lots will be adopting.

Watched this twice Ian. Clear and concise info, and delivered in an easy to understand style. Many thanks!

Ian, you’re a star mate. So happy we have your enthusiasm to trawl through the new regs, and then pass on the salient points. I will read the full document, but your initial “sift” / heads up is massively appreciated, I am sure by many - but certainly by me. Cheers 👍

The UK would tax pigeons if they could

@philm325

3 жыл бұрын

Shhhhhh don't give them ideas.

@STEELO-247

3 жыл бұрын

"The swash from your propellers affects overall wind speed and direction within a 50 mile radius. Therefore, we are introducting a mandatory Wind Tax fee for every flight."

@stevebates7434

3 жыл бұрын

lol . . .love that !!!!

@karl9411

3 жыл бұрын

Anything top stop drones killing pigeons or any other bird

@Tarbard

3 жыл бұрын

Pigeons only allowed in residential areas if they were born before 1st Jan 2023

Thanks for creating this video, Ian. As a brand new drone hobbyist with a Mini 2, it's important that I know this stuff. Watching a video is much better than trying to find the information by reading various websites.

You've succeeded where others have failed (miserably) I now have a basic understanding of current and forthcoming drone rule. Well done Ian. 👍

Thank you. You're pretty much our "Drone Lawyer" after reading through and summarising those rules.

Soooooo glad this popped into my recommended! Very clear and brief but enough to perhaps save me a fine!! Thank you!!

This is a great video but the simple fact is that because such a production needs to exist, the rules are doomed to failure. We shouldn't need the rules to be broken down into understandable chunks. They should be clear, concise and proportionate. They're not, especially for a lay-person - and as such I believe they will be ignored. Great job, CAA - way to improve safety.

@HighOnYouDroneBoy

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Until I watched this video I was struggling to make sense of the new rules despite reading a ton of CAA documents! Crazy!!! :(

@and7barton

3 жыл бұрын

@@HighOnYouDroneBoy Yes. I couldn't make sense out of any of it, other than to discover that I'm in the least restricted of all - sub 250.

Never owned or flown a drone but Just purchased a mini 2 arrives tomorrow and I have done so on the basis of your video. I will have to re-watch this few times to fully get my head round the have to do's. Thanks for the information.

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Maybe watch this comekpte set up guide; it's on the very-similar Air 2 but most of the elements are the same and it will help you understand the drone, remote, the Fly app and how to fly.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHeMq9N9eZO3lto.html

Excellent clarification of the rules. Thank you. And I am now even more pleased I got a Mini 2.

Very much appreciated video with a nice, clear and concise explanation of the rules, all UK drone owners should watch this so they know what rules affect their flying. Luckily I have a Mavic Mini so not too much is changing haha. Many thanks for putting this together, Ian!

Great video, explained everything clearly. The CAA really don't have a clue.

Thanks for the clear info on the new rules. That’s really helpful and hopefully help stop people getting into trouble figuring out what they can and can’t do with their drone.

Very informative video. I bought a Magic Mini in lockdown 1 mainly to take on holiday for getting footage of our kids etc. After watching this I'm even more pleased with my purchase. I took my test and purchased my Flyer ID just before Christmas too. Thanks 👍

Thanks for taking the time to put this together - really helps to clarify things! I've already signed up for the A2CofC - But also thinking of getting a mini2 based on this! Being able to do bits for commercial work is a great addition - but not being able to fly in recreational areas like parks early in the morning is annoying :( Again really appreciate you putting this together!

@dkmphotography_co_uk

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same situation... Appreciate the video explaining. My Mavic Pro is pretty much useless now (disconnection issues) & was looking to upgrade to Air 2 or something, now the Mini 2 is looking like the only feasible option for most circumstances.

@joda001

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I know you :D Still kind of confused, so with the mini I can technically fly in residential, industrial and commercial areas so long not endangering anyone or anything? Basically can fly anywhere as long as it's not restricted airspace? And need the operator ID for the camera?

@JimevaRottweilers

3 жыл бұрын

I've decided on doing the A2 CofC & get a Mini 2 too.

I’m in the US and our FAA just passed a 400+ pages of regulations. We have about 29 months before it takes effect. I appreciate your time and energy to go through the new rules, not easy task as it’s time consuming. Great job Ian. Happy new year!

@philweight3480

3 жыл бұрын

The very fact this is happening both sides of the pond tells you it's a concerted move to start changing the nature of access to airspace for ordinary citizens. 1. Restrict access 2. Close access 3. Hand over areas to military-only use. 4. Sell off commercial access rights 5. Tax companies to access it.

@sk72

3 жыл бұрын

@@philweight3480 my assumption as well.

@paulallanbaker

3 жыл бұрын

@@philweight3480 It tells you which two countries are the biggest capitalist hell-holes. The UK is currently in a race to the bottom. When will British and Americans realise capitalists don't give a fuck about the people and their freedoms?

Thanks Ian, iv just joined FPVuk and got insurance also did my CAA test passed and got both my flier and operator ID thanks to your information.

Thanks! *FINALLY* I am keen to get a drone, and have been researching for 2 days now trying to understand the new rules. Very clear, makes total sense now, and I can understand the CAP2008 and CAP2012 documents now! :D

Very informative and clear Ian. Best video I’ve seen on the new rules. You’ve made it so very much more understandable. Was going to upgrade to Air 2 from my Mini but it’s now going to be the Mini 2. Cheers mate 👍

Good work Ian. Thank you for putting in the effort to sourcing this information and simmering it down minus the jargon. As an Air 2 owner, I've already received comms from the CAA regarding the new rules but you mentioned more inwas not aware of. I can only see drone flying becoming more and more difficult as more incidents occur due to irresponsible people. As a responsible drone flyer, it frustrates me but also makes me determined to continue my hobby whilst doing so safe and responsibly even if it limits my freedom. This has also confirmed that I am currently flying in accordance of the new rules anyway so for me, very little will change as these rules begin. Thanks again.

Many thanks - until I saw your thumbnail I had no idea about this change. I have now registered my drone.

Great video and information, Ian. I found this really helpful. I thought I was exempt from all of this with my DJI Mini 2, but it turns out I’m not. Thanks very much for posting this.

Absolutely brilliant and thoroughly succinct and comprehensive presentation Ian! Really useful thanks a bunch & C U in the sky : )

My biggest issue is the recurring annual fee. I'm happy to stick an ID on my drone and hold an operator ID, but I detest the fact that I have to renew each year. Just another way to extract cash from Joe public.

@TheReferrer72

3 жыл бұрын

And whats wrong with extracting cash from Joe Public? The NHS, Schools, Army, Police, Fires Stations, Government, & Roads run on free air.

@randymch

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheReferrer72 - No logic there Peter? I'm not even sure what point you're trying to make? I'm happy to pay my road tax to use maintained roads. I'm happy to pay my national insurance to receive healthcare from the NHS, I'm happy to pay council tax for rubbish collection, local facilities (e.g. libraries, schools, recreation/parks, street lighting, law enforcement, fire service etc. I'm happy to pay for a fishing license to fund the environment agency and look after our waterways. But it doesn't cost anything to keep my name and number on a list. Happy to pay an extra £16 if I buy another drone or an admin fee to swap a drone over. But I won't be paying each year.

@MrSychnant

3 жыл бұрын

@@randymch Well said..

@tesstickle7267

3 жыл бұрын

@@randymch maintained roads,take your meds lol the surface of the moon is smoother than my local road's ,it's disgusting. Instead of spending money to fix them, the council spent it all making cyclist routes, closing actual roads and turning them into cyclist only, beyond disgusting. Don't forget you have to pay to park on the roads, Pay annual fees for the permit...it's getting too much.

@PeterSmithson

3 жыл бұрын

@@randymch there's gdpr rules about keeping personal information up to date. So they can't just take your details once and then that's it for life. I doubt they make any money when you think about the administration and computer costs. You'd pay more to change your address with your car insurance for example.

Fantastic and well informed video. Cleared up a lot of confusion I couldn't resolve anywhere else. God Bless you. Steven.

Was looking for this information for couple of days. In this video you answered every single question I had. Great video. Was thinking to get Dji Mavic air 2 but I will wait till 2023 as I recently got Dji Mavic mini and I am pleased with it. You got a new subscriber :)

Thank you Ian. Finally someone who explained the new rules. You can read the rules again and again but sometime you just need someone to explain them to you. Thank you 👍

New Mavic mini 2 pilot here and trying to get my head round the rules has been a struggle. Wish I'd found this video sooner! Cheers

thanks for putting this together and especially the 'jump to' links - very useful, being a 'new' drone pilot it helped me understand what my obligations are.

very useful video. I purchased as DJI mini 2 in pre-Xmas and have really loved using it, pleased to hear that mine being a legacy drone will allow me a bit more freedom over where I can fly it. I'm going to purchase the operator ID ASAP!

By far the best and clearest explanation of the new rules I've seen on KZread! Well done Ian and thank you!

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Luke!👍🏻

UK Government finds a away to tax drone hobbyists. Imagine my shock.

@testaccount4191

3 жыл бұрын

oi - do you have a license for that imagination?

@walterlol

3 жыл бұрын

@@testaccount4191 Imagination without an i3 license is at least 6 months in jail.

Ian. Big thank you. The info is invaluable. Got my drone last March...... Then COVID..... Hoping to actually be allowed out for recreational reasons and be able to fly it soon. Will keep watching what you post.

Very helpful summary. Thank you. Will definitely consider the Mini 2

Thanks for trying to clarify this .

I wish I watched this 3 days ago when I ordered the DJI FPV! I'm expecting it to arrive today. I might send it back and get the the Mini 2 !

Thanks for all your time in digesting the new regs and explaining them so well. Can't imagine the coffee needed to comb through! I'm really relieved to hear that my Mini 2 puts me at the ‘good end’ of the new regs spectrum. I was fearing I'd have to sell up and get a different model. But I see now that simply because the drone is so light, the Mini 2 has potentially the best regulatory freedom vs. creative freedom. Big relief.

Just re-watched this. Possibly the most amount of informed and informative clarification of any drone video I've ever watched. Brilliant. I.....like you, fear for the window of opportunity closing (17:20).

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the good words 👍🏻👍🏻

Finally a drone regulation video that makes sense! Thanks so much Ian 👏👍🏻🙏

@naveedmaqbool

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does 🥴

Brilliant video Ian. Thanks for taking the time.... Would have been nice if the CAA had bothered to make something similar. I think your comment about flyers using their common sense is key. Regardless, I can only see things getting more and more stringent over time.

Spent so long trying to desipher the written rules I actually gave up, insured my Mini2 and used my own common sense rules. Now I 99% understand. Great explanation 👍

Thanks for the summary as a Mavic mini owner it's opened up new possibilities!

Really appreciate this video and clear explanation of new rules here in the UK. After seeing great reviews of the DJi mini and being a gadget freak I was tempted to buy this drone for filming aerial shots of my car during summer. However, after these new rules (and I understand why they needed some of them for safety), but I've now decided to appreciate the technology of drones from afar. I'll just continue watching your videos. Subscribed.

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Get a Mini...... :)

Very helpful Ian, really helped me out, big thumbs up 👍

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! Glad it helped for your aerial perspectives. I saw something familiar on your channel trailer! :) Great location! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWetmpWTdaSxhrQ.html

@paulknight2048

3 жыл бұрын

@@IaninLondon Hello Ian. I think some of the rules are needed but generally I thing they are a bit excessive. I do think it’s a bit too much and is in line with this country’s nanny state. I don’t think I will change much except drive some of the pilots underground and not register. The only prosecutions will be those pilots who really abuse the system. Once again thank you for your excellent guidance. Paul

@marcinet2797

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a video. Enjoy a beer;)

Ian - Full marks. Very well explained. I didn't understand any of it and now I do. I'm a bit flummoxed that the Air 2 I bought 2 months ago is no longer going to be very useable in a couple of years.

Thank you Ian. Fantastic advice all round. I did the A2 CofC course, just because it makes sense. Would recommend it highly.

At last someone that's explained things simply. Bet that was a hard vid to make Ian. Thankyou 👍👍

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Days of research, 2 hours of filming and 8 hours of editing for this one........ :(

@malphotography953

3 жыл бұрын

@@IaninLondon thank you for all the effort. I'm new to owning a drone, Mavic mini. So this is really helpful. 👍👍

I was torn between the Air 2 and the Mini 2. So happy that I chose the latter! Great video.

@dareknaszlaku

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to consider wind resistance. For example mountain flights might not always work with mini.

@paulc7070

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@africanhistory

3 жыл бұрын

@@dareknaszlaku But how often most of us have that issue. My main issue has never been wind, it has been reception on the original mini.

@dareknaszlaku

3 жыл бұрын

@@africanhistory yep that’s correct,one of my reasons for upgrade to mini 2 also.

@reggiereg92

3 жыл бұрын

Well I just brought a mavic air 2 for myself this Christmas....... anyone want to buy a mavic air 2 only been flow once 😆 🤣

Thanks for a great breakdown! I won a mavic mini in a competition in December and haven’t flown it yet .. I’m happy that I’ll seem to be able to fly it most places but will deffo start somewhere clear until I get competent!

Very helpful for a new drone user. Handy to have the information kept on the screen to reference. Thanks!

This did clear up that I thought I could use my Pro 2 in built up areas with my A2 CofC as didn't realise it at only my mini 2. So for me I read it as : Busier places = mini 2 and over uninvolved people (not crowds) Countryside = Pro 2 not over anyone Seems pointless anyone having an Air now.

I just want to fly my drone no more than a handful of times a year. I've complied with CCA rules so far but this is too restrictive and complicated for the occasional hobbyist. I may as well just rip my ID off my drone and chance it. I know that's not the right thing to say but that's how I feel.

@hex2307

3 жыл бұрын

I flown drones in London (not a park but a street) and I have never been caught lol.

@robbarron8635

3 жыл бұрын

How often you do something is irrelevant when it comes to rules and even fees payable. Whether you drive a car every day or once a year, you still have to pay for an MOT, road tax and insurance. The rules are not complicated and frankly, if someone doesn’t have the intelligence to read and understand the rules, I don’t want them taking control of a drone which in the hands of an idiot can be a highly dangerous machine!

@robbarron8635

3 жыл бұрын

And bingo, the hand goes up from someone declaring themselves to be one of the irresponsible fools that give all of us a bad name and are usually the ones causing crashes and accidents because they can’t see that rules are not just for the sake of it, they are there to stop people taking drones lightly and not realizing the damage they can do and how to avoid it.

@cinialvespow1054

3 жыл бұрын

@@robbarron8635 "the rules are not complicated" (*hundreds of pages long*) "Drones are highly dangerous Machines" 🤡🤡😂🤭 Where's the fatalities, the injuries or the property damage ? Imagine not only being okay with but inviting daddy to restrict your freedoms and spoil your fun; but welcoming him and asking him to. People should get dog walking licenses while we're at it...

@cinialvespow1054

3 жыл бұрын

@@robbarron8635 I'd imagine most of the unregistered pilots are more advanced than most of the registered ones. (And so I disagree that these are dangerous people) Like a fpv pilot Vs some guy with a Mavic air and a loiiisense, who knows more and who is more skilled? Drones ARE to be taken lightly, atleast the light ones, (below 3 kilos) safety first obviously but no need to paranoid about it.

Thank for this video, I’m new to drone flying so appreciate the simplified rules update.

My DJI Mini 2 arrived today. I hope I've covered all areas 😁 Thanks for the video!!

Excellent, that has helped out. Guess I'll be buying a mini 2 soonest ! My poor MP1

@1Danezu1

3 жыл бұрын

Just got mine... love itttttt

@theminatour9713

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Wow it sounds like utter chaos. Surely they can simplify it. As I already feel guilty when I fly because of the haters all this puts me off flying all together. Thanks for simplifying it.

@FFAx

3 жыл бұрын

They basically made laws that make flying an mp1/2,one of the better camera quality and safer drones around recreationally, against the law anywhere worth flying, and given mini2 and similar tiny less stable drones permission to fly where like, talk about killing a hobby dead. (And if they don't make small drones just as restricted within a few yrs after everyone interested has splashed out to buy them, i be VERY surprised) Excellent video btw, but new rules are generally giving people with cheap drones who don't care if crash them ability test their lack of skillz and at same time making those with expensive drones who too scared of crashing them because of cost unable now to even fly damn things anywhere worth flying! (yes i own an mp2, hence annoyance lol) And £250 1 day course to get an A2 cofc (price quoted from heliguy) REALLY?? Talk about killing a hobby dead....

@pixusphotographic

3 жыл бұрын

@@FFAx And if you took the A2 Cof C it would only be valid for about two years, then it will fall into the legacy category with the new rules. I think I will sell all my gear and become a heroin addict as there is less stigma.

@FFAx

3 жыл бұрын

@@pixusphotographic gonna just go on as usual tbh, average person wont know difference between mini n pro2,specialy once its flying,so just gonna bluff it till they find a way to get my drone to report me itself-then i go heroin route haha

Ive just ordered a mini 2. I will only be operating it in remote areas and generally where their are no other people / buildings around. Ive watched your other videos on the mini 2 you produced hence my purchase (you made up my mind for me as a complete novice). I’m a photographer and just getting into video of my walks so the drone will be an adjunct to my work (photographs from different angles and video footage I ordinarily can’t get). This is indeed a great insight into our changing world / laws/ restrictions. Brilliant thanks ....

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

You'll love the Mini 2 👍🏻👍🏻

Hi Ian. Thank you for a fantastic layman-oriented dissemination of the most important "user-relevant" information from these complex rules. Thank you so very much. Subscribed without a second's thought! 🤗

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Justin! :)

Thanks Ian, looks like we're all screwed! Best quickly go buy a dji Magic Mini 🤔

Clear as mud 👍🏼😊

Messy yes however well informed with no stupid ads to distract ones attention👍👍

Thanks for helping me wade through and sort of understand some rather complex rules, especially difficult if not explained well.

Thanks Ian for clearing up the new rules starting today, great instructional video, sadly and rather true to form, the CAA and the public just does not like drone users, however, most of the comments below are true, its hardly likely that anyone is going to be out at the time you decide to go and fly your aircraft, looking at your permissions and or checking what your doing, as many have said, if you were being robbed in your house, they would not come out unless they've actually injured you, and then it would take them time, Im not sure how they are going to police this, lots of drone officers, with all the relevant laws in their head and sub categories of flying classifications and legacy drones, like some of the guys I switched to Mavic Air 2 recently, and got rid of my Mavic Mini, here we go again, moving the goal posts when people have spent their hard earned money, and then finding there sparkling new kit is unclassified and likely to be obsolete....C'est La Vie...

Great video. I am now glad I refrained from buying the Air 2 in November and switched at the last minute to buying the new Mini 2. The registration and operator ID is so simple to do and even though I didn’t need to, I also got my ‘Flyer ID’ as it just consists of 40 common sense questions. If I was ever stopped or questioned by the authorities, I would rather have the option to say that I have taken the online test and have the pilot ID, which is over and beyond the requirements of just reading the user manual of the sub 250g Mini 2. It also shows you have something from the CAA and that you are taking the new rules seriously. It wasn’t difficult and I got all 40 questions correct after quickly reading through the drone code. I understand that not everyone with a Mavic Mini or Mini 2 drone will agree with my logic to take the online test to get the pilot ID, but that’s my personal choice. Hopefully the lack of rules for the A0 classification drones, doesn’t lead to a few silly incidents that spoil it for the rest of us. But with the new rules restricting sales of drones to the likes of DJI, I think we will hopefully see these smaller drones being vastly improved and I wouldn’t be surprised to see 4K at 60fps on the Mini 3 later this year!

@Kombat-Tee

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree man, I have a mavic mini, and also have flyer id and oberator number, I just wanted to do test also just to keep me correct and making sure we stick to the rules I suppose, do you know what the max weight we can fly a drone up to?

@richieboy1971

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kombat-Tee Hey there, Depends on a multitude of things. E.g. if you add weight to your mavic Mini and take it over 250g, then you move it into the next category/class and rules then change dramatically and you can no longer fly anywhere near people as you can in the C0 class. This CAA table is a good guide to the different classes and subcategories.... publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=9954 (Open the PDF doc in the above page).

Thanks Ian - great video, insightful and resourceful! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

I've always been VERY wary of restrictions as a hobbyist filmmaker but it's a relief to know that my DJI Mini 2 was a good decision. Thank you for this!

Great rundown of the rules..... I think I'm with you though on the sub 250g, can't see it lasting people will take the p*ss

Cheers Ian. My Mavic Air 2 will have to sit on the shelf a bit now; Mini 2 ordered

@geoffcampbell7846

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, same here.☹

@FFAx

3 жыл бұрын

@@geoffcampbell7846 am not downgrading to mini2 personaly, hell average person who asks isnt gonna know a mini from a pro,just gonna bluff it with pro till damn thing gets ability to report me itself to faa/caa with flight details etc, and then i probably just give up as laws made it impossible to fly where want without major headaches

@paulatcliffe8905

3 жыл бұрын

Going to have to do the same with my MQ-1 Predator I guess. The exam is not a bad idea though or perhaps we should follow the US and have a 2nd amendment law for drones ? :-)

@domtdoodar99

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to sell it I’m interested

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

@Glynn Dewis I think you should look into the A2COFC mate. Online and on demand from UAV Hub for £99. 👍🏻👍🏻

Was building DIY drones and tricopters since around 2012 out of poplar wood and tuppaware. Got into racing drones around 2015. Quit 3 years ago after constant persecution. I even joined the oldest RC club in London (Chingford) back in 2015 to stop being hassled but even they won't allow 'drones' anymore. Shame. Met a lot of good people and had a lot of good times building tracks at parks and quarrys etc. Gave up 3 years ago as it was just getting ridiculous. Always feeling like a naughty school kid every time I went out flying waiting for somebody to complain, have a picnic or being playing football on the runway we were paying to be maintaned! I have been registered with the BMFA and the UK drone regulator fopr the last 2 years anyway. Just bought a Mini2 and watched this and got depressed. Thanks for the detailed and clear info.

@IaninLondon

2 жыл бұрын

Don't get depressed. In 6 years, I've had one semi confrontation. Very easily defused. I think you're thinking it's a bigger problem than it actually is.....👍🏻

Excellent explanation I’ve seen of the new rules & the easiest to understand, thanks Ian 👍🏻

I looked at this issue when I purchased my mini 2 a few weeks ago. I was tempted to get a mavic air 2 but knew it was going to be a big issue flying it after 2020. Glad I went for the mini 2 as it is an amazing little drone and does everything I need it to. It was really easy to register online with the CAA for my Flyers ID and Operators ID. Loving it.

@jordandavies9591

3 жыл бұрын

Same I’m glad I got the mini 2 as the rules aren’t as unfair on them as the heavier drones. Hopefully they don’t change either if people don’t fly them too low over peoples houses and spoil it.

@davidmchutchison3041

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, very interesting to hear from someone considering exactly the same choices as I have been. Without the clarity Ian has given us, I've been swithering and as late as yesterday was still on the point of going with the Mavic Air 2. (Unlike you and Ian, I'd not dug deep enough to understand the severe restrictions on the Air 2 and others from today.) I'm so glad I didn't make an expensive mistake but found this video first! These regulation changes smack of a lack of clear thinking though, which is worrying from a regulatory body like the CAA.

@mr_earwig6477

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered a Mini 2 today after being sorely tempted by the Air 2. I'm not going to complain though because the Mini 2 looks amazing from nearly every angle as a beginner drone.

@PhantomandtheDrone

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidmchutchison3041 The decision about what to buy next is going to be a difficult one, especially when no manufacturers have taken the plunge to produce a CE marked product. So I can understand the frustration! For me it is a waiting game, but I did decide to take the A2COFC qualification...the only reason I did this was because it means I can fly in the a1 category with drones up to 500g... and my spark is 304g... also I can fly my p4p in the a2 category because it is under 2kg. Having the A2COFC qualification means I can fly for another 2 years within those categories. It was worth the price, and the deals for that course in December were really good... £99 and it lasts for 5 years! So for me it was a no brainer, but if your looking for your first drone then it's best to hang on for a bit and wait for the CE mark.👍

WOW! thought the US rules were getting restrictive. I won’t complain as much now. From Texas. New sub by the way.

Thank you for putting the time and effort into explaining the changes for people before they get caught out. It wasn't publicised for recreational pilots at all well. Very interesting to see the different interpretations. Myself and colleagues consider a3 to be the same as the old recreational rules. All those places you've listed we considered congested areas anyway. You've completely hit the nail on the head about it needing to be clarified and I personally see it as a good thing rather than unfair, but that comes from the definition of congested area in the ANO being hazy, the question we've all had was can somewhere like a beach be congested at 3pm but not congested at 3am. We interpreted a place people live work or do recreation didn't actually need said people to be present.

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

I've had further clarification from the CAA on beaches and the central element that crowds play..... 👍🏻

I just bought a mini 2 and this guide was very helpful, thank you 🙏

Well i do most of my flying over open country side so this really shouldnt change much i hope.

@michaeldawson6309

3 жыл бұрын

I would say that sums it up. If you fly in a field you have 100% chance of not being caught by anyone. Especially the old bill. If they turn up worse case fly it off or land it a mile away ;-) sorry plod I lost it.... stupid twats the lot of them.

Thank god all these rules have come out, this will drastically lower the amount of drone related deaths which were, frankly, getting out of hand.

@and7barton

3 жыл бұрын

They've been building all those nightingale, er ...... i mean Amy Johnson hospitals to cope with the massive surge in patients.

@robbarron8635

3 жыл бұрын

In fairness, there have been incidents in which ‘the presence of a drone is believed to have been involved’ but to say drones have caused a lot of deaths is unsubstantiated press reporting. Having said that, I 💯 agree with your comment that these rules are long overdue and every responsible drone flyer should welcome them.

@MRdeLaat

2 жыл бұрын

i never heard of anyone dying of a out of control drone

@taranmichelward8936

2 жыл бұрын

Bahaha!

@taranmichelward8936

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely think that regulation and flight safety is important though. It protects everyone. 🙂

Great video. Many Thanks. I can see why the Government encourage people to fly drones in the category of under 250g to minimize damage to properties and people. I used to fly piston powered remote control helicopters on land "far away from people and properties". Most of them are over 2Kg and they can kill so I had to join a flying club to fly them in field in the middle of nowhere. I would not dream of flying them in built up area. I was thinking of doing the training course 3 years ago in order to fly drones in built up area. I am glad I waited and just bought a DJI Mini 2. It is much more steady than I thought. The camera quality is very good indeed.

Thanks Ian, your research and video's are very much appreciated.

Good job on simplifying a very overly complicated and 'muddy' shambles of a job the CAA did on all the different classes, groups, sub categories and plethora of exemptions and legacy rules blah blah blah lol What a mess they've made it! 😁👍😎 I just want to fly my drone!! Not a big ask!! I agree with you and wonder how long it will be, before the CAA will shut that window of extra freedom the Mavic Mini and Mini 2 will enjoy! I feel that particular change is by mistake rather than design! Anyone else remember the CAA dropping the no fly perimeter around airports and airfields to 1km not so long ago!! 🤔😮😁 That was quickly amended to 5km!! 😎👍

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very true. I remember being extremely surprised at the 1km perimeter.., let's wait and see..

@HellbellyUK

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, it’s not completely the CAAs fault, they’re just adopting the rules from EASA.

@pdtech4524

3 жыл бұрын

@@HellbellyUK They could have made it much simpler now we won't be part of the EU after tomorrow 31st Dec! 🤔👍😎😁

Thank god I bought the Mini2. Thanks for the update. I have passed my Flyer ID and paid my yearly £9 Registration fee and i am looking forward to flying my drone without fear of breaking the Law. And its a great Drone for the money.

Fantastic video, thank you for making this so clear and easy to follow. I have a PfCO that still applies through to August but this helps me know how to update my planning docs, manual and even what to invest in in the coming months too.

Just got the mini 2, this video was very useful thank you.

Another step closer to selling the airspace for Amazon delivery’s , every year the CAA muddy the waters for recreational drone use .

@Hotwire_RCTrix

3 жыл бұрын

So how far away will Amazon be delivering by drone. I expect no LOS required for Amazon.

Madness. The least invested in drone flying, in terms of investment in training, expenditure, experience and just about everything get to fly in the most complicated situations. And to be totally transparent, I could be classified as one of those. I can see a big rework coming once the incidents start to arise.

@paulos9304

3 жыл бұрын

Very true it seems keV. I'm going to hang the air 2 up and get the mini 2. It's a no brainer

Really good summary on a complex issue, Ian. Well done. Best explanation yet for me. Thanks😎🎥

This is one of the clearest and simplest explanations i have seen regarding the new regs. Very well covered and explained. Thank you.

As a BMFA Member, I'm already paying my £9 a year registration fee...All model aircraft became "Drones"...overnight...I knew they'd ditch the 250gram rule....so predictable.

@chrislloyd3198

3 жыл бұрын

It is just not worth owning one. These new rules will kill the sport for most hobbyists

@EnglishTurbines

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrislloyd3198 Well, the BMFA just rolled over and agreed...The irony is, the vast majority of BMFA members do not own or fly "drones" Now, every one of them has registration numbers on every plane and it's £9 a year.

@SteveFPV80

3 жыл бұрын

I believe you get extra exemptions as a BFMA member. You can fly in recreational areas.

@SaxJockey

3 жыл бұрын

@@EnglishTurbines So it's £9 per year for each aircraft? That will hit some folk that have multiple aircraft, will end up costing a lot more than the annual BMFA membership which covers insurance of multiple aircraft?

@EnglishTurbines

3 жыл бұрын

@@SaxJockey No, £9 per year covers ALL your aircraft...You just need to have your Reg number on EVERY aircraft you own...🤔🇬🇧

F*** it, i’ll just carry on as i am.

@earlybirdflights9884

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah don't take test because f ing council are very busy puting up no flying drone signs, I have bought an e scooter to find some spots and have to travel miles now

@testaccount4191

3 жыл бұрын

@@earlybirdflights9884 the council can not regulate drones, it falls onto the CAA to regulate it

@earlybirdflights9884

3 жыл бұрын

@@testaccount4191 So can I still fly under 250g in a big playing field with id even though there is a sign saying no,

@testaccount4191

3 жыл бұрын

@@earlybirdflights9884 Providing everything else is legal they can't stop you flying over the land, taking off and landing might cause issues. Now the question is will they just had the fine out and let you challenge it in court probably. But no the only agancy which can regulate drone use is the CAA

@earlybirdflights9884

3 жыл бұрын

@@testaccount4191 Thanks for the info mate, but I will probably get a failsafe lol, can't win. cheers

Thanks Ian 👍 That was a great and descriptive and easy to understand video. Made the rules easier for me to understand. Thanks very much for this. Keep up the food work 😀

Excellent video, both educational and technical and I now have my A2 C of C because of it. I've upgraded to the Mini2 from the Mini1 but have had a Phantom 3 Pro for the last 3 years too. Thank you Ian.

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

Mini 2 is ideal under these new rules......

Very informative, but as with all laws how and who will police this. Yes the drone has remote ID, but with all public bodies there aren't enough staff. Just look at track and trace....

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

I did want to mention that....... :)

@captlucky16

3 жыл бұрын

@@IaninLondon I shall be applying for ID and user ID and thankfully I have just purchased the Mini 2. But as for criminals and those that can't be bothered, how can this be inforced. We had several drones fly over our Refinery sometime ago and security could not locate any pilots.

These rules are the same in other contries of European Union? And what will happen with home made drones like drone racers?

@IaninLondon

3 жыл бұрын

All gauged by weight...

@philevans516

3 жыл бұрын

@@IaninLondon hi ian , great videos. just to be very clear on flying a mavic pro (i have the mini 2 also), regarding distances from buildings. i am a club flyer with bmfa insurance. am i correct in saying i can fly it (safely) within 30 meters of any buildings rather than the new 150m distance now the new laws are in place ?

Many thanks for this video. I was about to buy a 2nd hand unclassified dji mavic 2 but now I'll wait. 👍👍👍👍

You nailed that. Explained it all in simple terms for anyone to grasp the new rules. We all know that many people will choose to ignore the rules and regulations which will in turn restrict flying in the future for us all

@wd41

3 жыл бұрын

Ignoring the rules hasn't brought these worse rules into effect, much as you would like to blame your fellow citizen. Nobody was getting killed or hurt. Cigarettes and alcohol still fully legal causing death every single day.

So basically, 1000s of drones are going to become obselete despite having the same specs but no classification. What a pisstake. I hadn't realised my phantom is now not allowed in recreational areas. That is insane. They really need to reconsider retrospective classification and that 150m from industrial and recreational area rule. I thought I was allowed to fly over congested areas with the new laws (but keeping 50m horizontal separation), but clearly that isnt the case. Thanks for clarifying this!

@michaeldawson6309

3 жыл бұрын

Nahh I would not say obsolete just un registered ;-) If there illegal why the heck would you put a sticker on it telling who it belongs too. The chance a someone catching the pilot if your being careful because its now illegal is almost zero. This is so irresponsible of the CAA as it will just drive these underground and we will loose the safety as why comply with any rules if just by turning it on your a criminal. Up yours I would say after 2022 and just fly stealth. If is falls out of the sky well shit happens no one will know who's it is hence why I say this rule is stupid becasue its making the safety aspect much worse. After all a criminal even today won't register ;-) only the good guys. I'm not going to stop flying my 500g drone after 2022 but I may still have a legal one so any footage was always filmed on that one ;-) if any dork asks.

@seberous

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldawson6309 I might well do the same. I have a Ph3s at the moment, and after 2022 will probably get a 'classified' drone for work, and keep my phantom for personal use in the a3 category. They really need to see the potential issues with the new laws and what they're gonna force people to do. I have mates with Mavic minis, and they're not bothering with OP IDs. Can't blame them

Brilliant Ian thank you so much for simplifying the new rules -best yet - keep it up!!

Fantastic video, I was in 2 minds over getting the Air 2S or the Mini 3 Pro & based on this there really is only 1 choice, the Mini 3 Pro:). Thanks for the clarity