Can the UK fly a drone? The United Kingdom plans to introduce a drone restriction bill

In the process of rapid spread of drones, security issues have become a topic that the entire industry and governments need to discuss together. In April this year, Chengdu Shuangliu Airport saw unidentified flying objects for several days. Many inbound flights were affected and could only be hovered in the air to wait or be prepared.

The security incidents brought by drones do not only occur in China. In July, a drone crashed past another large jetliner at the Gateway Airport in London, England, and the safety of 130 people was seriously threatened. In the past, the time of drone "black fly" has occurred from time to time. How to manage drones is a headache for all countries.

As early as October 2015, Nigel Wilson from Nottingham used the drone to shoot during the Etihad Stadium competition, and was subsequently arrested by Manchester police, according to Air NavigaTIon Order 2009. It is required that Wilson pay a fine of 1,800 pounds (about ¥17,127) and pay an extra fee of 600 pounds (about 5,709 dollars) after the crime is alleged. In addition, Wilson is prohibited from purchasing, owning or operating drones in the next two years. Assistance to other drone users is prohibited.

The British Civil Aviation Pilots Association (Balpa) said that 81 incidents affecting flights have occurred this year, up from 71 in 2016 and 29 in 2015. So is it free to fly a drone in the UK?

Can the UK fly a drone? The United Kingdom plans to introduce a drone restriction bill

Can the UK fly a drone?

Xiao Bian believes that the general situation is definitely necessary to apply, after all, there are reasons to protect the privacy of others and security.

The United Kingdom has received 22 complaints related to drones from January to April this year, and the lawsuit received in 16 years is three times that of 15 years.

These complaints mainly focused on invasion of privacy and the impact on passenger airliners. Surprisingly, drones have also been used in the UK to put "prohibited items" such as drugs and mobile phones into prisons.

It is said that the United Kingdom also has to register for drones.

Recently, the British government has enacted a new policy for drones, requiring all drone owners weighing more than 250 grams to register their drones. The weight of the light drone Mavic and Spark launched by DJI has also exceeded this standard.

In addition, drone users also need to pass an exam to ensure they understand the UK's safety, confidentiality and privacy regulations.

In addition, the new regulations include the “geo-fencing” of the restricted area, which is to set up no-fly zones in the drone system, such as airports and prisons.

Can the UK fly a drone? The United Kingdom plans to introduce a drone restriction bill

What are the UK regulations for small drones?

1. The operator must control the drone within sight, and the flight altitude must not exceed 400 feet (120 meters) and the horizontal distance must not exceed 500 meters.

2. Do not fly above 120 meters.

3. The drone must be far from the No Fly Zone, such as aircraft, airports and military areas.

4. Do not use drones to place items in crowds or in densely populated areas to avoid hurting others and destroying buildings. Violation of the rules will result in a fine of 2,500 pounds.

If your drone has a camera, the other thing to follow is:

5. Do not fly in an outdoor gathering place below 150 meters (that is, to fly above 150 meters), such as concerts or sports events.

6. Do not fly within 150 meters of a densely populated area.

7. Do not fly within 50 meters of others.

8. Do not fly within 50 meters of other people's vehicles.

The legal responsibility for each flight is the drone operator.

The business drone operator must complete the training course and register the drone with the CAA CAA.

If the drone is used to endanger the safety of the aircraft, it will be punished by five years.

Can the UK fly a drone? The United Kingdom plans to introduce a drone restriction bill

Limit the weight and flying height of drones near the airport

Recently, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the British government plans to introduce a bill in the spring of 2018 to regulate the use of drones.

Balpa Chairman Brian Strutton said: "These recommendations are a step toward safe integration of drones, but before the new rules come, we still face the threat of drone collisions."

The Act stipulates that drone users need to conduct safety awareness tests before use. At the same time, in order to ensure aviation safety, it is forbidden to use drones weighing more than 250 grams near the airport, and the flying height is limited to less than 400 feet.

In addition, it also stipulates that when law enforcement officers encounter the use of drones for criminal activities, they have the right to seize the relevant drones, which is also supported by the pilot union.

For some of the provisions of the bill, ChrisTIan Struwe, head of European public policy for drone manufacturer DJI (Dajiang), also made some different views. In his view, some suggestions may be "hard to alert", such as height restrictions.

For the time being, the UK bill for drones may need to be further refined before it is officially launched.

Can the UK fly a drone? The United Kingdom plans to introduce a drone restriction bill

As early as the end of 2015, the FAA launched a real-name registration system for small drones (between 250g and 25kg). The drone owner needs to provide the name, home address and e-mail address, and the registration fee is $5. One registration is valid for 3 years. More than 800,000 people have registered in this system.

Can the UK fly a drone? The United Kingdom plans to introduce a drone restriction bill

The Civil Aviation Administration of China also officially launched the real-name registration system for drones on June 1. However, since it has not yet been connected to the public security system, users can submit “false information” at will and thus get away with it. Currently, more than 45,000 drones have been registered on the platform.

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