Helicam Pro CEO Jared Waddams, has become the first drone pilot in Canterbury to become certified to operate outside of strict new Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules introduced in August 2015. Waddams spent 6 months preparing his Part 102 application to CAA which included submitting comprehensive operations manuals, undergoing written […]
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The Press – Drone paranoia
Recent negative publicity over drone use is causing legitimate professional drone users cause for concern. A growing sense of “hysteria” about drones has led to suspicion and open hostility toward their operators. In recent months, drone users have reported verbal abuse, threats and, in one case, a machine was destroyed […]
Read More3 NEWS – New drone laws
The Government’s tightened up the rules around drones, which are the fastest-growing sector in the aviation industry. With increasing numbers of incidents involving the craft, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is introducing a sort of drone operator’s licence. As part of the tougher rules that come in to play next […]
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