06-08-2019, 08:46 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48541783
People who fly model aircraft are angry that proposed drone rules could damage their much-loved hobby.
They argue they should not be classed as drone pilots.
The new laws are intended to make airspace safer amid increasing drone use.
The British Model Flying Association (BMFA) met the Aviation Minister Baroness Vere this week to discuss its concerns.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is currently consulting on proposals for a drone registration scheme that is due to become law in November. It has received 6,000 responses from BMFA members.
I don't know about this. On the one hand, the recent abuse of drones around airports does highlight a need for better regulation, and any 'model aircraft' loophole could be open to abuse if not carefully constructed. On the other hand, these model aircraft pilots have a long track record of carrying out their hobby very responsibly - and the EU seems to have managed to accommodate them in their own drone laws.
Hopefully, this can all be resolved.
People who fly model aircraft are angry that proposed drone rules could damage their much-loved hobby.
They argue they should not be classed as drone pilots.
The new laws are intended to make airspace safer amid increasing drone use.
The British Model Flying Association (BMFA) met the Aviation Minister Baroness Vere this week to discuss its concerns.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is currently consulting on proposals for a drone registration scheme that is due to become law in November. It has received 6,000 responses from BMFA members.
I don't know about this. On the one hand, the recent abuse of drones around airports does highlight a need for better regulation, and any 'model aircraft' loophole could be open to abuse if not carefully constructed. On the other hand, these model aircraft pilots have a long track record of carrying out their hobby very responsibly - and the EU seems to have managed to accommodate them in their own drone laws.
Hopefully, this can all be resolved.
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