Whether it's spying on trainers or just trying to take unauthorized photos, drones aren't generally welcome at the racecource. So at the four day Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival, held at York Racecource, Crowded Space Drones worked with the North Yorkshire Police to deal with numerous illegal drones flying overhead. Unauthorized drones over large events are certainly … [Read more...] about Crowded Space Drones Protects York Racecourses from Numerous Rogue Drones
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The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everything You Need to Know
The registration deadline has now passed for drone pilots in the UK. As of November 30th, the CAA's registration and education scheme is mandatory. The new rules apply to drones and model aircraft that weigh between 250g and 20kg and are used outdoors. Drone owners must visit Register-drones.caa.co.uk to register their aircraft. Registering your drone in the UK There are … [Read more...] about The UK’s New Drone Registration & Education Scheme: Everything You Need to Know
UK CAA Makes Changes to Drone & Model Aircraft Registration Scheme
In the summer of 2018, the UK Government set in motion plans to ensure that all drone pilots register and pass safety tests. Then, in April this year, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published a consultation document that outlined the scheme in more detail. Included was an annual fee from drone and model aircraft pilots whose aircraft weigh over 250 grams. This would … [Read more...] about UK CAA Makes Changes to Drone & Model Aircraft Registration Scheme
UK CAA Launches ‘Innovation Sandbox’ With 6 Drone Industry Partners
Back in 2017 the FAA's drone integration pilot program was announced, paving the way for a number of interesting and innovative explorations of drone technology. The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has this week launched a similar program, although the scale and practical outcomes are still unclear. The CAA says its new 'Innovation Sandbox' is a "virtual space in … [Read more...] about UK CAA Launches ‘Innovation Sandbox’ With 6 Drone Industry Partners
Update: Progress on DJI Inspire 2, Matrice 200 Safety Notice
If you fly a DJI Matrice 200 or Inspire 2, it's probably come to your attention during the past two weeks that both drones' batteries have been compromised. DJI and the UK's Civil Aviation Authority have issued safety warnings, indicating that in some cases the commercial models have been falling out of the sky. The problem has been traced back to a third-party battery … [Read more...] about Update: Progress on DJI Inspire 2, Matrice 200 Safety Notice
