CAA Regs

We are a fully licenced operator of drones (UAV's) within the strict guidance and regulations within the UK. This is overseen by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Failure to comply with the CAA Regulations are punishable and will render our insurance/public liability void!

We take this very seriously and all pilots are fully CAA approved to the 'A2 Certificate of Competency'. This is the new regulation that came into force on 1st January 2021 to allow drone pilots to fly certain aircraft within a certain type of categories.

This allows drones (unmanned aircraft) to be flown under the following conditions:

• For aircraft between 500g and 2Kgs, pilots must maintain a 50 m separation distance from uninvolved people.
• Can fly in built up areas but with min distance of 50m from uninvolved people
• Fly in recreational areas with min distance of 50m from uninvolved people
• Replaces the former Pfoc certificate, allowing drones to be flown commercially

In addition to this, drones cannot be flown at a height exceeding 120m (400 feet) for safety reasons and the pilot must always maintain a 'visual line of sight' of the drone at all times. There are also certain restrictions where the drone may be flown for public safety and security, ie, hospitals, prisons, airports and other restricted areas.

Information Required Before Flights

We therefore need to ensure that all drone flights are carried out in accordance with regulations. With this in mind, we will need the postcode/location of the area where the drone is required to fly in order that we can carry out certain location checks.  Also on the day in question, the wind speed needs to be below 25mph and not raining, as this will affect the performance and safety of the aircraft. Safety being the priority at all times during each flight.

We will also carry out a full 'risk assessment' before and during the actual flight.

NEVER Hire an UNLICENSED Pilot

Anyone who flies a drone commercially MUST be qualified in accordance with the UK CAA and hold a specific level of insurance (not household recreational insurance).

If they are not licensed by the CAA or do not hold the appropriate level of insurance, then they are flying illegally and will be breaking the law. Should an accident or damage be caused during the flight - you will NOT be covered!

So beware. NEVER use an unlicenced, uninsured drone operator