Recent content by AndyD

I wish they'd hurry up! I found this for ballistic recovery systems for UAVs... Mars Parachutes | Fly safe, Drone parachutes add a Mayday device and it looks the business. Reduce the kinetic energy with a parachute and the CAA have to be happy...don't they!? Happy to have this moved to another...

My OSC is some way from being completed but I'll let you know how I get on. It will have a bunch of scenarios for volume 3 and I'll tailor my settings and flight profile accordingly. It'd be nice to hear from some of the guys who already have an enhanced permission (without giving too much away!).

I don't know about the parachute thing but if you know of one, let us know please. There are kinetic energy values that the CAA want in the UASOSC and the P4 comes in really low compared to the stated values so it has to be a contender for congested ops.

Probably! I'm using a Phantom 4 for this one as it's 1.4kg and with a bunch of safety features so it should at least be considered.

Hi Guys, I just caught this post...very interesting and informative. And I thought I'd offer my interpretation on it as I'm in the process of applying for a UASOSC to get in closer for congested area stuff like estate agency work and inspections. I've read the notes in the INs and CAP722 and I...

I've got the RF Explorer unit that Plingboot mentions. I've not had any flights near masts yet but have done near power/telephone lines. So far 2.4Ghz is roughly -80 to -60 dB and 5.8Ghz roughly -85dB, all with SUAS powered off. When it's on, you can see the power levels spike. Note that I got...

Thanks for posting. This is great stuff, well presented and a visual feast!

So I guess in summary, buy the I1+X3 (V2.0) and wait for next gen...I2?

Hi all, I'm based up in Northumberland and operate close to Newcastle airspace. I've managed to get a contact email and phone number so although I'm not obliged to contact them (I'm sub 7kg PFAW), I will send a courtesy email in a NOTAM format if I can plan a day or two in advance (I've phoned...

Hi All, As a recent addition to the ranks of certified pilots, I’d like to say that this has been a very informative post and I’ve learnt a great deal from it, so thanks to all contributors. I’ve still got some way to go before I’m ready to advertise for work but what I’ve gleaned with regard...