Earlier this week we reported that the UK's Civil Aviation Authority had issued a safety warning for DJI Matrice 200 pilots, following a small number of incidents in which power failures had caused the aircraft to fall out of the sky. It now appears as though the problem has been traced to the battery and its connection to the drone. The CAA has updated it's safety notice to … [Read more...] about DJI and CAA Issue Battery Warning for Pilots Flying Matrice 200 and Inspire 2 Drones
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UK Civil Aviation Authority Issues DJI Matrice 200 Safety Warning
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a safety warning to UK drone pilots using the DJI Matrice 200. The adaptable platform is used for industrial inspections, search and rescue missions, mapping and more. It has a maximum take-off weight of 6.14KG and can be used with a variety of DJI gimbals. The Safety Notice can be read in full here. Thanks to COPTRZ for … [Read more...] about UK Civil Aviation Authority Issues DJI Matrice 200 Safety Warning
DJI Urges UK Pilots to Familiarize Themselves With New Drone Laws
New drone laws have come into effect in the UK today, restricting drones from flying above 400 feet or within one kilometer of airport boundaries. More laws are due to come into place later this year. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will at the end of November require UK drone owners whose aircraft weigh more than 250 grams to register and pass online safety tests. DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Urges UK Pilots to Familiarize Themselves With New Drone Laws
UK Government: Drone Pilots Must Register and Pass Safety Tests
The UK Government has moved to ease the fears of airline pilots and airport officials by placing new restrictions on drone use. The new laws come in the form of an amendment to the 2016 Air Navigation Order. There are four main headlines from the amendment. First and second, the amendment will restrict all drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport … [Read more...] about UK Government: Drone Pilots Must Register and Pass Safety Tests
The PfCO: What is it, and Who Needs One? Guidance for U.K. Professionals
The following is a guest post from Ben Duke, training expert at UK-based commercial drone specialists Coptrz. The drone industry is growing at a rapid rate so it’s incredibly important to understand the permissions you need to fly your drone, particularly for commercial enterprises. One important question is who actually needs a license? If you are simply a hobbyist … [Read more...] about The PfCO: What is it, and Who Needs One? Guidance for U.K. Professionals
