POSITIVE IMAGE TALK
MON 6th MARCH 2023
Thank you everyone for coming and for making us feel so welcome! And glad to present our drone (or UAS) flying talk to you all.
We mentioned quite a lot of stuff, but don’t want to overwhelm, so have put some links on here to get you going. Please ask if you want any more.
Andy Harris & Mike Kenmore
Mike Kenmore :-
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GrumpyMK
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/grumpy_mk/
- You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu9ZbbynqfT2pY-BlmcKviw
- LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/grumpy-mk-758963165/
- 500PX – https://500px.com/p/GrumpyMK?view=photos
- Flickr – https://www.flickr.com/photos/grumpymk/
Andy Harris :-
- Website – https://www.skytography.uk
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/skytography.sy.uk
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/skytography.sy.uk/
- Studio – https://www.jfyp.co.uk
Basic Drone Links :-
- CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Code – https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code
- Flying Test – https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual/register-and-take-test-to-fly
- Operator ID Application – https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual/register-and-take-test-to-fly (same link as Flyer Id)
Common Phone Apps:-
There are many Phone apps for supporting drone flight but you’ll need some basic ones to ensure you can fly safely. Find these on your app store.
- Drone Assist or FlySafe are apps for checking for no fly zones or temporary flight restrictions (free).
- UAV Forecast is an app that tells you if the prevailing weather conditions (wind, rain etc) are suitable for flying (basic is free, longer forecast range is an annual subscription)
You Tube informative and demonstrative links:-
- Geeksvana is a UK based Drone site good for interpreting the changing rules – https://www.youtube.com/c/Geeksvana
- Some good flight training / demo / entertainment sites:-
- Ken Heron – https://www.youtube.com/c/KenHeron
- Ready Set Drone – https://www.youtube.com/c/readysetdrone
- Billy Kyle – https://www.youtube.com/c/BillyKyle
- Andy Mallins – https://www.youtube.com/@andymallinsphotography/videos
Insurance:-
- Drone Cover Club (hobbyist) – https://www.dronecoverclub.co.uk/buy
- Coverdrone (Hobbyist and Commercial) – https://www.coverdrone.com
- Flycovered (Commercial) – https://www.flycovered.com
Facebook Groups:-
These can be useful but take care not to treat anything said as gospel, as like most Facebook groups there is a lot of ignorance and mischievousness…
- Amazing Drone Videos – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1784339268462347
- DJI Mini 3 UK Owners – https://www.facebook.com/groups/djimini3ukowners
- DJI Mini 2 UK Owners – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2783411811941116
- Drones UK Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/349389655535855