Does FPV UK membership include (EC) 785/2004 commercial cover?

FPV UK Drone Membership: Your Questions Answered  Q: Does FPV UK cover me for commercial drone flights? A: Absolutely! Our annual membership includes public liability insurance for commercial drone use (up to £15,000 annual turnover). This insurance meets Regulation (EC) 785/2004, so you’re protected for both fun and work. Important: DJI Hasselblad taster membership does […]

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My FPV UK account indicates that my CAA Operator ID has expired, even though I have renewed it on the CAA website

Question: My FPV UK account indicates that my CAA Operator ID has expired, even though I have renewed it on the CAA website. And/or: FPV UK has sent me a reminder that my CAA Operator ID has expired, but I have already renewed it on the CAA website. Answer: The expiry dates in your FPV […]

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Does a sub-250g camera drone (eg DJI Mini 3) require CAA registration?

Question: Does a sub-250g camera drone (eg DJI Mini) require the operator to be registered with the CAA? Answer: Yes. If the drone has a recording camera (a ‘sensor capable of capturing personal data’) the operator must be registered with the CAA and the drone must display the Operator ID. It is a criminal offence […]

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CAA Operator ID postcode/ DoB mismatch

Have you changed address since your CAA Operator ID was issued?  Have you received a ‘CAA Renewal Failure – Unable to find current registration.’ error in your FPV UK account when your Operator ID renewal was attempted? If the postcode on your FPV UK account doesn’t match the postcode on the CAA’s system – ie you’ve […]

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Article 16 Operational Authorisation Drone and Model Aircraft Infographic

This infographic explains the rules/ weights/ distances, etc for the FPV UK Article 16 Operational Authorisation.  Click on the image to open the full size image in a new window.

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Open Category Drone and Model Aircraft Infographic

This infographic explains the rules/ classes/ weights/ distances, etc for the Open Category drone rules.  Click on the image to open the full size image in a new window.  

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Can I fly under the Article 16 Operational Authorisation using a DJI or similar drone?

Question Can I fly my DJI drone under the terms of the Article 16 Operational Authorisation? Answer Yes.  So long as it is flown ‘manually’ (i.e. using the control sticks) rather than automation. CAA confirmation: Yes – an unmanned aircraft that is being flown in accordance with the definition of a model aircraft in the […]

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New FPV UK Handbook

FPV UK Handbook The FPV UK handbook is available for download here. Some of the topics covered in the FPV UK handbook are: Information about how FPV UK membership works (details of each of the different types of subscription – how often they renew, when reminders are sent, how you can cancel them, etc) Guidance […]

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CAA Operator ID Registration/ Renewal through FPV UK

FPV UK now has a direct automated link with the CAA for drone (DMARES) Operator ID registrations. Members can request that FPV UK registers them as an SUAS Operator with the CAA, and they will receive their Operator ID overnight (before 4am the following day). FPV UK can also manage existing CAA registrations; members simply […]

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My card shows my old CAA Operator ID. How can I get a new one?

Unfortunately at the first renewal of CAA Operator IDs the format will change.  Each member will get a new Operator ID in the new format. The old format was OP-XXXXXXX, the new format is GBR-OP-XXXXXXXXXXXX. Nb. In future years each person’s CAA Operator ID will stay the same at renewal. We have modified the design […]

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