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What do I need to fly a drone as a hobby?
The equivalent of a drone licence in the UK is either the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) or the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), both of which can be obtained by taking one of our drone training courses.
Do you need landowners permission to fly a drone?
If you want to fly a drone on or over land that the authority does not own, you should seek permission from the landowner, especially where there is potential for disturbance to other people or wildlife.
Can I fly my drone over a farmers field?
Insurance is optional for anyone flying a drone weighing less than 20kg for fun, recreation, sport or as a hobby. However, the Drone Code says third-party liability insurance is required if the drone is being used for “any other reason” – including work on a farm or estate, or if you are getting paid to take pictures.
Do I need to register my Drone with the FAA?
Do I Need To Register My Drone with the FAA? You don’t need permission from the FAA to fly your UAS under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, but you must always fly safely. You may elect to register your UAS to help in the recovery of lost equipment.
Can You Fly a drone for work?
Luckily enough, the FAA has made is super easy to register to fly your drone. Visit their website, be at least 13 years of age, have a valid credit card and in a few minutes you’ll have what you need to fly legally in the United States. Perfect, now I want to fly for work! Hold on there, I am sorry to say, you cannot just fly your drone for pay.
Should you register your hobbyist drone?
I know people generally aren’t fans of registration, especially when it comes to hobbyist drone users. Yes, one D.C. hobbyist even sued the FAA (and won) over registration of hobbyist drones.
Can I fly a mini drone without a license?
Yes, but only if you register it and get your Part 107 license first. According to the FAA, it does not matter how light your drone is, if you will be compensated for the flight, it is a Part 107 operation, requiring you to register before you fly. If I don’t need to register my mini drone, do I still have to follow all of those other rules?