FPV UK members can now enjoy discounts on outdoor equipment

10% off at Cotswold Outdoor, Cycle Surgery, Snow+Rock and Runners Need

We are pleased to announce that FPV UK members can now benefit from 10% discount at ​Cotswold Outdoor, Cycle Surgery, Snow+Rock and Runners Need, both in store and online. Take advantage of this great offer from the largest outdoor retailer in the UK and pick up some high quality outdoor equipment from the experts. Keep […]

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CAA Permission for flight above 400ft

The recent 2018 amendments to the Air Navigation Order will come into effect on the 30th July 2018, making it illegal to operate any unmanned aircraft (including model aircraft) above 400ft. The UK model flying associations (BMFA, SAA, LMA & FPVUK) have been working in close collaboration in ongoing negotiations with the Department for Transport (DfT) and […]

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Update on changes to UK regulations

UK Regulation Update

The latest meeting between the Department for Transport (DfT), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and representatives from the UK Model Flying Associations took place this afternoon (Friday 15th June) at the DfT offices in London. The most urgent matter to address was the recent change to the Air Navigation Order (ANO) which introduced (in Article 94A) a 400ft […]

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Amendment to the Air Navigation Order 2016 – 30th May 2018

On 30th May we will be laying an amendment to the Air Navigation Order 2016 in Parliament. Following the government’s consultation last year, this will put into law the requirements for: 1. operators of drones of 250g and above to be registered 2. pilots flying these drones (known as ‘remote pilots’) to obtain an acknowledgement […]

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