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Drones Flying high With 1.5 Million to be Sold This Christmas; CAA reminds users of the need to follow safety rules

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Drones Flying high With 1.5 Million to be Sold This Christmas; CAA reminds users of the need to follow safety rules

The popularity of drones is set to jump sky-high this Christmas, with nearly a quarter of consumers planning on buying one over the festive period. This burst of interest could potentially add another 1.5 million extra drones to UK airspace. Research from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and its DroneSafe campaign has revealed that drones are one of this year’s hottest Christmas presents: with 63 per cent of drones bought set to be given as…

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UK Legislation Update: Police Are Set to be Given Powers to Prevent The Unsafe or Criminal Use of Drones

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UK Legislation Update: Police Are Set to be Given Powers to Prevent The Unsafe or Criminal Use of Drones

Police are set to be given powers to prevent the unsafe or criminal use of drones as part of a new package of legislation. The measures are intended to allow drone users to continue flying safely and legally, helping to place the UK at the forefront of the fast-growing drone industry. This will also pave the way for the devices to be harnessed for a range of uses by businesses and public services. Aviation Minister,…

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Update on EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft

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Update on EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft

EAS and FAI comment on the pressing concern of the EASA prototype rule and what the future holds. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently launched its ‘Prototype Rules’ for the regulation of ‘unmanned aircraft’ throughout Europe.   You can read the ‘Prototype Rules’ and the ‘Explanatory Note’ Here The rules are ‘prototype’ at this stage as currently EASA has no power to regulate any aircraft below 150Kg.  However, it is likely that the European…

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