In the UK, anybody over the age of 18 can purchase a drone and, after a quick, online multiple-choice quiz, register and fly it. Legally, any adult can fly lightweight drones recreationally without a license. However, if you are more serious about flying and want to use drone piloting as a way of making money, you need to apply for a Permission for Commercial Operations … [Read more...] about Earning Your Drone License in the U.K.: Your Questions Answered
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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
The FAA vs. Model Airplanes
from jonathanturley.org Almost everyone likes model airplanes. Kids and adults have been building model flying machines for centuries. In fact, the Wright brothers experimented with model helicopters as well as fixed wing airplanes. I built my first model when I was nine years old. It was a Guillow’s kit of a Grumman TBF Avenger, the same plane flown by Lt. George H. W. Bush … [Read more...] about The FAA vs. Model Airplanes
