Drone usage at Tracks
Discussion
I've filmed at a small sprint circuit before but this was with a BNUC-S UAV licence, public liability insurance, and CAA commercial approval.
Had permission from the track secretary but they first checked with the track day organiser that they were ok with it and then on the day at the driver briefing anyone who wasn't comfortable with it could make themselves known and we wouldn't film whilst they were out (although none did).
Also filmed at an autograss event (permission from oranisers again) but they've got so much to look at whilst they're driving I don't think half of them even noticed it was there!
Had permission from the track secretary but they first checked with the track day organiser that they were ok with it and then on the day at the driver briefing anyone who wasn't comfortable with it could make themselves known and we wouldn't film whilst they were out (although none did).
Also filmed at an autograss event (permission from oranisers again) but they've got so much to look at whilst they're driving I don't think half of them even noticed it was there!
Probably a BNUC-S in the UK, plus CAA approval if it's for commercial gain.
(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Edited by upsidedownmark on Monday 15th September 13:14
Fab32 said:
There was one at the last track day at Blyton I went on, there were concerns about it being a distraction but it didn't cause an issue as far as I am aware on the day.
That drone was banned from flying over the track though. It had to stick to the show area only, and even then I do wonder about the issue of insurance should it fall out the sky and land on someone's head - Would imagine 2kg would hurt.upsidedownmark said:
Probably a BNUC-S in the UK, plus CAA approval if it's for commercial gain.
(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Interesting reading, which makes it almost impossible / pointless to film at a track day as with a Go pro you do not want to be over 150 meters away from the action. At that distance i think all sense of action and dynamics will be lost(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Edited by upsidedownmark on Monday 15th September 13:14
as the angle of view is so wide.
mgv8dave said:
upsidedownmark said:
Probably a BNUC-S in the UK, plus CAA approval if it's for commercial gain.
(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Interesting reading, which makes it almost impossible / pointless to film at a track day as with a Go pro you do not want to be over 150 meters away from the action. At that distance i think all sense of action and dynamics will be lost(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Edited by upsidedownmark on Monday 15th September 13:14
as the angle of view is so wide.
andrewrob said:
mgv8dave said:
upsidedownmark said:
Probably a BNUC-S in the UK, plus CAA approval if it's for commercial gain.
(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Interesting reading, which makes it almost impossible / pointless to film at a track day as with a Go pro you do not want to be over 150 meters away from the action. At that distance i think all sense of action and dynamics will be lost(or nothing if you stay well away from everything and everyone).
Best summary is probably here: http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&p...
- a camera (even a gopro) counts as surveillance equipment.
- ANYTHING where there is commercial gain (airwork) needs paperwork.
- There are prescribed limitations around how far and how close - a trackday would definitely be a public gathering.
- 7kg is the weight break
There's already been one conviction: http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&...
Edited by upsidedownmark on Monday 15th September 13:14
as the angle of view is so wide.
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