countryman Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 I have just acquired my first Drone a Holy stone HS720E, my question is do I need to register this some where, I was told that it is light enough to not have to or take any sort of test to fly it, I used to fly 600 nitro Helicopters in the past that were much bigger than this and you did not have register them at the time. I don’t want to be on the wrong side of law with it though. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, countryman said: I have just acquired my first Drone a Holy stone HS720E, my question is do I need to register this some where, I was told that it is light enough to not have to or take any sort of test to fly it, I used to fly 600 nitro Helicopters in the past that were much bigger than this and you did not have register them at the time. I don’t want to be on the wrong side of law with it though. Thanks. If you were a member of runryder forum they probably have a quadcopter section you could ask on - not been there for years though. I just looked, there is an FPV racing section so fill yer boots. Edited January 1, 2021 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 CAP2003_EU_Drone_Rules_Factsheet_V7 1.pdf Looks like you'll need to register if it's over 250g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: CAP2003_EU_Drone_Rules_Factsheet_V7 1.pdf 468.2 kB · 6 downloads Looks like you'll need to register if it's over 250g Just had a look at that, not sure if I need to pass some sort of test as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 I'm guessing it would be some kind of online theory test. Probably at cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 I do believe that as of last night, ALL drones will need to be registered. The test is easy peasy and to be an ‘Operator’ incurs an annual fee of £9 For this you are supplied a registration number to be displayed on your drone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9103761/People-bought-drones-December-31-register-device-face-1-000-fine.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just paid me £9, registered and completed the on line test, got 45 out of 50 which is enough for a pass. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, countryman said: Just paid me £9, registered and completed the on line test, got 45 out of 50 which is enough for a pass. Happy days. Now that's been resolved I'll chance a de-rail and ask how long ago you flew 'nitro' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dave-G said: Now that's been resolved I'll chance a de-rail and ask how long ago you flew 'nitro' About 3 years ago was my last flight, Trex 600 , I packed up because or though I could fly it I had one to many spectacular crashes that cost a fair bit to put right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 This was one of my more spectacular crashes, practising 'nose in' really did get to be a nose in lol. The G-ranger stand back scale fuselage was something I made and sold along with composite blades and a few other aftermarket upgrade parts over 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, Dave-G said: This was one of my more spectacular crashes, practising 'nose in' really did get to be a nose in lol. The G-ranger stand back scale fuselage was something I made and sold along with composite blades and a few other aftermarket upgrade parts over 20 years ago. Nice one, One of my best crashes was when I first started doing loops with not enough height, not only did it enter the ground like yours it then beat it self up on the ground as well. When I got home with the bits it got even worse when the wife saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 New rules started yesterday 01/01/2021 All drones with cameras to be registered regardless of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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