Well as my friend Ian put it … “You spoke, they listened!”
Following a survey sent out by the CAA earlier this year regarding the use of Legacy Drones and the C Classifications, yesterday the CAA announced their findings.
Without gong into detail here, check out the video below from my friend Ian which explains all in just over 3 minutes, along with downloading this very concise document from the CAA
This video from my friend Ian explains, in just over three minutes, the CAA's surprise response on the UK drone rules. Earlier in the year the CAA sent out a survey about the use of legacy drones and the C classifications, and this is the outcome: the legacy and transition period extended indefinitely, along with an overhaul of the new C classifications. It's great news for all drone owners, and it shows the CAA were prepared to listen, not just to people saying it was unfair but to very justifiable points about economic impact, investment security and safety.
Here too is a video from the great folks at UAV Hub in the Blue Skies Dronecast Podcast with details…
