NEW MAVIC MINI & MINI 2 LAWS IN THE UK 2021 – Fly in town? Is the drone code still valid?
NEW MAVIC MINI & MINI 2 LAWS IN THE UK 2021 – Fly in town? Is the drone code still valid?
Hello mini pilots,
UPDATE: Since this was published the laws have changed and now you only need and operators ID and NOT a fliers ID to fly you mini as long as it remains below 250g.
Lets take a deeper look at the new EASA laws which will be effecting the Mavic Mini and Mini 2 from the 1st January 2021 and answer your FAQs.
The Drone Code contradicts the EASA laws? Can you fly in a town or London? What is the minimum age for the Mavic mini? Do you need an A2 CofC?
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Thanks for watching and I hope to see you in the next one!
0:00 Intro
0:35 Disclaimer
0:41 Sources
1:02 Overview
1:23 Mavic Mini subcategory
2:52 Drone Registration
3:30 Minimum age
4:07 Where can you fly your drone?
5:24 Drone Code vs EASA
7:27 Flying limitations
8:03 Can you fly your Mini in a town?
8:43 Can you fly in London?
9:40 A2 CofC and Commercial use
13:50 Summary
Thanks for the update Paul
it does tend to get a bit confusing…Will see what the final outcome is later in the month
Very informative Paul thank you Keep these videos coming. See you in the next one ….
Nice explanation Paul, thank you…👍.
Will these new rules mean that places like the Lake District, national trust ect will follow them or will they still have there own rules? For example you can’t use them in National parks as I understand it.
Just got my flier id and it says it is valid for 3 years and expiry date is 2025 😁
hahahahahahaha caa Bob. Thanx for doing all that research Paul when I tried I lost the will to live and gave up. You sir must have the patience of a saint.
I’m really confused, I’m wondering how it affects me when using my Parrot Anafi. Thanks for the video.
Hello 🙂 I’m only 4 minutes in and I’m already confused. As I understood it you only need an operators ID to fly the mini under 250g. I thought a flyers ID was for drones 250g+ or something optional if you wish to do it. Do I have this wrong? I’ve read people say this a lot on mavic mini drone groups. I’m just going by what the groups have been repeating but I fear this information is incorrect now. Glad I watched this video if so.
Thanks for that Paul. You’ve been busy and have cleared up a few points. I still need to do the online test to register my Mini but I gather it’s quite straightforward. Regards Joe 👍
Nice explanation! Very usefull for when i go there 😀
Thanks Paul. Great info. I kinda want to go back and watch it again and do a drink every time you say A2 CofC. Might get my head around the laws better that way 😂
The CAA rules are messy. Looks like the who process has been thrown together and you get the honour of being charged for it.
From the website it states a drone that’s not a toy and has a camera only needs an operator ID and you don’t need a flyer ID. I think that table is now out of date
https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/registration-requirements
Does crowd only mean people who are outdoors? Eg if Im going over a residential area with everyone indoors in their houses, does that still count as overflying a crowd?
I just did the test after watching this video, took me around 30minutes and I had no prior preparation and got 36/40 first time. It’s not hard if anyone’s worried. Thank you also 👍🏾
Great info mate really cool jan 👍👍
You don’t mention in the video if you have to label your drone with your operator ID?
The test is now 40 questions, not 20. It lasts five years now instead of three.
Thanks Paul, well explained. So adding a skin, lights, carbon fibre props or landing gear would technically put you into A2 territory?
Thanks for the info l will register my Mavic mini and take the flyer ID test. l would recommend anyone to check your local council website if the are any
by-laws regarding flying drones. l checked my council web (chester & cheshire west) have not found anything at the moment. Thanks again for the useful information.
Interesting video! It seems registering the Mini and Mini 2 will now bring great benefits on Jan 1st 2021. I was under the impression the DMARES online test didn’t apply to models below 250g and the only requirement to register a 249g or less model, was to read and understand the owners manual? I’ve seen this topic covered in a few other videos. 👍😎
I might be wrong though as the rules and regs keep changing. 😮😊
So… I thought I just had to register the drone for £9, but you mentioned a test?
Honestly, if you take your kid to the park, you should be more worried about your kid getting hit with a cricket ball or mauled by a dog than hit by a drone.
Children under 12
Children under 12 must be supervised by someone aged 16 or over when flying a drone or model aircraft.
The only exceptions are when they fly either:
a toy drone or model aircraft that is marked as C0 class
a privately-built drone or model aircraft below 250g
If the drone or model aircraft requires a flyer ID, both the child and the person supervising them must have a flyer ID.
If I come to UK on vacation: do I need to register the drone in UK, insure it in UK or take the exam you have for it?
hi mate good info i fly a mavic air 2 are rules different and is the a2 course you mentioned any good ?
Heh, Another good video regarding an up-in-the-air (pun intended) subject.
I was the guy asking the question in the video regarding buying his son a mini 2. I ended up getting him the fly more pack. Hopefully the updated Drone Code will clear some of the contradicting stipulations. As I have to be the drone operator, the lad will be supervised during his flights. We live on the outskirts of a town within the Derbyshire Peaks so, with any luck, it’ll turn out to be a decent hobby for both of us to enjoy.
On commercial flying, you mention insuring the drone. Would it not be more a case of the pilot being insured for public liability? Please clarify. Thank you!
Hi new to your channel great video and information very well done big thumbs up from me and I hit that big Red button cheers 👍
Hey Paul! Great video, thanks very much for covering this topic. I just bough a Mini 2 today as my first ever drone, I’ve done a ton of research already and this video helped me a lot too. I just passed the test and got my operator and flying ID like 15 minutes ago. I got 38 answers correct from 40 which isn’t that bad, anyway I wanna ask how to fit the operator ID on the drone and what about the flyer ID? Are they gonna send me a card in the mail or is it just I have to print it out myself?
Thank you!
Just completed the theory without any revision. 31 out of 40. Not bad. Thanks for the tip. Never knew we needed I.D
Latest update
https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/getting-what-you-need-to-fly
Can I fly my drone over houses but like 500 ft off the ground.
Amazinh video!! You really explained it really well!!! Love Bob haha
I’ve been (safely) flying model aircraft of various types since I was 12, I’m now 83. I will NOT be registering my Mini just because it has a camera on it. Where I live I have not seen a policeman/woman in 15 years & the one I saw then was lost! The world is being strangled by regulations. We will soon all have to have our own personal secretary just to keep up!!
Hello, thank you for the video. I have a question about Mavic Air 2, this is my current drone, i only fly for a hobby and take photos. Will i need A2A CofC training to just to fly for hobby? Thanks 😊
keep up the good work. The only thing stopping me from taking the course is finance. I believe in taking this hobby seriously.
Hi Paul
Just watched your latest Video about Registering it you mentioned about flying it 400ft high 120m which i know that’s law you also i believe said you can can fly it only 500ft horizontal from you ?
I thought as long as you have visual sight of it i.e with you human eyes glasses not your iPhone on the controller there was know limit ?
Regards
Philip
Thanks for your video, Paul. Really informative. I’m completely torn between the Mini 2 and Mavic Air 2. Have you done much research into how the Mavic Air 2 will be impacted by the new rules in Jan 2021? I’d be really interested in understanding if it’s possible to fly it in a city location and where it falls on the chart you shared (guessing it’s C2 whilst covered by CofC and transitional period) and then it’s C3?
All wrong about ID’s for MINI 2, stop confusing people with wrong information…
The rules are the rules, and eventually the courts will indeed decide on their interpretation. Anyone up for "taking a hit for the team"? Nah… thought not. Very wise.
I’ve put a link to CAP 722 on my phone’s home screen so I can show it to… whoever… probably me when I’m not sure.