cymaz Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I might put my number on the fuselage bottom at the tail. No one ever looks there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Inside the retracts bay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Berry Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 It can go inside the aircraft. There is another meeting being held with the CAA in about a weeks time so I’m sure things will iron themselves out after that. BBC news a few minutes ago gave a 20 second piece in the headlines about DRES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I had an email this morning saying that because of the upcoming general election, the petition about having the DRES scrapped will be ended early. Only a couple of thousand people could be asked to spend a minute or so to support it. A pathetic response given that it's been running for a while now. We're going to have to try much harder if the hobby is going to be saved over the longer term. Official responses and meetings are all very well and have helped, but we need to make our displeasure heard to support the BMFA and others direct to parliament - even just 10000 signatures will be a start and will ensure a response. How hard can it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 @Cuban8 - I think most people feel that it’s fighting a lost battle, it should have been 4 years ago, ah, isn’t hindsight wonderful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keith Berriman Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Can anybody guide me to the relevant registration document My search tells me all about the dates etc but the link to their form is not active ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ron Gray Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 @SteveJ - that was my point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Wingco Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 What happened to the £9 annual registration fee?????. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I suspect you'll find it after you've passed the test or been issued an exemption certificate. If you follow the links for a non flying operator the £9 fee is quite clearly stated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Acland Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just had a look at the label requirements. inside the battery compartment would appear not to be the case. on the main body of the aircraft, taller than 3mm lettering and visible without needing special tools. This will make my scale models look really smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Acland Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Posted by Chris Berry on 04/11/2019 22:41:57: It doesn’t say the number has to be outside. Edited By Chris Berry on 04/11/2019 22:44:21 if you look at the illustration on the website that is exactly what it does say. On the main body, visible without needing special tools in letters more than 3 mm tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Posted by RC Plane Flyer on 05/11/2019 09:19:23: Can anybody guide me to the relevant registration document My search tells me all about the dates etc but the link to their form is not active ?????? Now active! https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/ Dick Edited By Dickw on 05/11/2019 10:34:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I read 'on the main body' as meaning not on a boom or ancilliary surface, ie for a fixed wing model or helicopter that would be on the fuselage. On a multi-rotor that really would be on the central 'main body'. 'Readily accessible without special tools' to me says that if it's internal, it should either be visible from outside (under the canopy) or under a hatch that can be opened without tools. Does your scale model have a sprung or catch retained hatch for access to fuel fillers, glow plug connector, battery packs, wing retaining bolts or even a velcro retained pilot? Then you have somewhere to put the OpID where it's accessible but out of sight. I really don't see why any of this is such a big issue if a little common sense is applied, other than just for the sake being plain old fashioned contrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Talk about confusion. it's pathetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 As per Bob, common sense should prevail! For my warbirds then I see no reason why the number can’t go in the retracts bay. Unless it’s a legs up belly landing then the number could easily be seen on the ground, thus complying with the ‘rules’. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I've asked this before but never really got answer. It's just me being inquisitive because I don't fly FPV although I did consider it a year or so ago. So is FPV illegal now? I've been reading the ANO, the dronesafe stuff and the competency test preparation material and they all agree that you must maintain line of sight with your aircraft at all times. What I read this morning made it clear that you can't use aids such as binoculars or vision goggles. Can't see how you can fly FPV and comply with the legislation as it is worded. Cheers, Nigel Edited By Nigel Heather on 05/11/2019 10:55:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 The BMFA are currently negotiating exemptions for trainees on buddy leads and under close supervision and hopefully this might include authorisation for the spotter to act as the supervising pilot or a buddy lead to be employed for the larger FPV models where the existing exemption doesn't apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just like the new rubbish/recycling starting this week in my area, total, and utter confusion. [ Not so much for those on this forum ] Christmas adverts for "drone's" about now, no mention licence needed and not all look to be under 250 gram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I'll disagree with you on that point. I've heard adverts on a commercial radio station and a news article on a BBC radio station this morning that tell people they need to register and take a test. They are getting the message out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bisset Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I noticed the same, Alan. I was amused to see that a CAA spokesperson was pushing the helpful & friendly CAA idea, saying that this registration would 'help them reunite owners with their lost drones'. Aw - and we didn't know they cared ! Sounds a tad desperate; maybe the realisation that this is not going to improve things at all is seeping through, slowly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Gorham_ Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Posted by John Bisset on 05/11/2019 11:23:00: I noticed the same, Alan. I was amused to see that a CAA spokesperson was pushing the helpful & friendly CAA idea, saying that this registration would 'help them reunite owners with their lost drones'. Aw - and we didn't know they cared ! Sounds a tad desperate; maybe the realisation that this is not going to improve things at all is seeping through, slowly... Haha yes, I've just seen that. "Drones reunited". Giving something back to the drone community. Wonder how they'll fund it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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