Retrieving your drone or model aircraft after a forced landing If you make a forced landing or crash on private property, you must get the property owner’s permission before retrieving your drone or model aircraft.
This is especially important at sites where security services are likely to respond if you enter without permission.
Make sure you have the appropriate insurance to cover damage and liability The insurance you need depends on the size of your drone or model aircraft and what you use it for. (See section on Insurance go to menu)
NOTE: Less common flying Carrying out less common flying activities.
These points are not included in the theory test.However these points are worth taking note of, for consideration when flying your drone:
- Flying with follow-me mode active Some drones or model aircraft have a follow-me mode that means you can set your aircraft to follow you within a fixed distance.
You do not have to keep your drone or model aircraft in direct sight when follow-me mode is active and set to follow within 50m of you. You must still follow all of the other points.
- Height limits for model gliders up to 10kg The maximum height for model gliders is up to 120m (400ft) above the height you’re standing at rather than above the ground level directly below it.
This is to allow for flying from hills and mountains.
The maximum height for all other drones and model aircraft is measured from the closest point of the earth’s surface to the aircraft during flight.
Flying over very tall structures If the person or organisation responsible for a very tall structure over 105m asks you to carry out a task related to their structure, you’re allowed to fly higher than 120m (400ft). For example, if they ask you to take pictures for a survey.
You must never fly more than 15m above the structure.
Your drone or model aircraft must be within 50m of the structure horizontally when flying over 120m (400ft).
Check out the style of questions aske within the multiple question exam - some examples of the style of mock questions can be found in the resources (see menu)
