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    The Future of Remote Pilot Competency: A Call to Action

    Discover the UK CAA's ongoing consultation on the future of drone pilot competency in the Specific Category. Learn...

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    UK to have 'UK Marking' for Certified Drones instead of EU 'CE Marking' - EASA Drone regulation update!

    New amendments due to be put forward the UK Houses of Parliament pave way for the implementation of the EU Drone...

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    Delay to the applicability date of EU UAS Regulation to 31 December 2020

    Official notification that the UK CAA is pushing back the implementation of the EU UAS regulation package from the 1...

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    UAVHUB starts to deliver Operating Safety Case (OSC) E-Learning

    With the pandemic in full swing, we decided that we would produce an OSC E-Learning course to help people kickstart...

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    Is the Parrot ANAFI range the perfect drone to combine with an A2 CofC?

    Whilst we wait for a C1 or C2 class drone to hit the market to take advantage of the A2 CofC, is the overlooked Parrot...

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    UK CAA to delay introduction of new EASA drone regulations

    The UK CAA is set to delay the applicability of the forthcoming EU UAS Implementing Regulation to beyond the original 1...

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    2020 Drone industry developments - what lies ahead?

    We live in a time of accelerated technology development and 2020 looks set to deliver more exciting products to drone...

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    5 Things you need to know about owning & flying drones in the UK in 2021

    While drones have become more reliable and more capable, they have also created new risks and the need for regulation...

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    The UK is leaving EASA, what does this mean for the Drone Industry?

    The UAS Department at the UK CAA has confirmed the UK is continuing with its plan to transition to the EASA UAS...

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    The DMARES - What is it and who does it affect?

    The intended purpose of the DMARES is to educate modellers and drone operators of the basic rules and regulations...but...

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    Have you missed the Drone Gold Rush?

    Was there such a thing as a drone gold rush? Does it still exist or have you missed the boat? is still worth using a...

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    How to survive a CAA Drone PfCO / Operational Authorisation Audit!

    The CAA is now beginning to audit at least 5% of all PfCO (soon to be GVC / Operational Authorisation) permission...

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    The CAA's new A2 CofC Drone Training Course and the DJI Mavic Mini - Is it the ULTIMATE Combo?

    The A2 CofC drone training course and the DJI Mavic Mini id the best combination to fly in the open category when the...

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    The UK Drone Licenses - What are they and do you Need One?

    Until the 1st July 2020, to operate a drone 'commercially' in the UK, you MUST have a PfCO from the UK CAA but what...

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    How long is the CAA GVC ( General VLOS Certificate) Drone Training valid for?

    On the 1st July 2020, the CAA's current drone training and qualification system changes significantly. We look into the...

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    Can I fly FPV Drones under the new UAS Regulations?

    Find out what the regulations are surrounding FPV Drone flying after 1st July 2020 when the EU UAS Regulations become...

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    What is the A2 CofC (A2 Certificate of Competency)?

    What is the A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency) and how can I fly my drones from 1st July 2020? We break it all down...

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    The GVC is a remote pilot competency certificate which provides a qualification that is suitable for most VLOS...

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    What can you do with current 'Legacy' aircraft in the Open Category

    What can we do with our Drones and Aircraft which don’t have any class and CE marking after 1st July 2020 in the Open...

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    Mr MPW and Fly ICARUS hosted their first FREE Operating Safety Case (OSC) Seminar to a packed out audience at Keele...

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    The DJI Mavic Mini has landed! Check out what's great about this TINY aircraft and pre-order yours today from Fly...

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    The DJI Mavic Mini is 1 day away to be announced (rumoured). Find out what all the latest leaked specs and rumours are...

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    The CAA has announced the the The UK’s new Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service will go live on...

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    It's been over 12 months since DJI released the Mavic 2 Pro & Zoom. Is it time for a Mavic 3 or a Mavic Mini? We round...

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    Check out Phantom 4 Multispectral drone designed as a fully integrated multispectral imaging aircraft for agriculture...

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    According to gov.uk you as the person or organisation that captured the data, whether it is photography, video or...

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    You do not have to pay to fly your drone within an airports FRZ you only have to get permission, however, some airports...

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    Fly ICARUS, the UK's Highest Rated Drone Training Course on Trustpilot have released the Industry's FIRST Sales &...

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    The CAA has released the Charge proposal for the UK Drone Registration Scheme CAP 1775 with outlines to charge £16.50...

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    On 20th February, the UK CAA formally announced that the United Kingdom Government published an amendment to the UK Air...

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    The UK CAA has announced an update to the Drone Code for 2019 to reflect the changes in legislation. We take you...

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    From 13 March it will be illegal to fly a drone within three miles (5 kilometres) of an airport, rather than the...

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    Flock have partnered with ICARUS, a leading commercial flight school in the UK, to provide free drone insurance to...

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    The ICARUS E-Learning Resource Library is designed to support students along their PfCO journey. A great resource to...

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    Are modern drones taking the skill away people used to have to gain when building remote-controlled aircraft? Drone...

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    Drones under 20 kg can now fly within 50 metres of a congested area if you hold a valid PfCO. Read the blog to find out...

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    As of the 30th July 2018 the CAA enforced new legislation through an amendment to the Air Navigation Order (ANO) for...

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    The Air Navigation Order (ANO) is due to receive an amendment that affects the operation of small unmanned aircraft...

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    DJI is about to announce a new drone. Will it be the much anticipated DJI Mavic Pro II (2)? We take a look at some of...

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    On 30th May 2018 the government announced a number of new rules and future proposals as part of their wider Drone Bill....

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    Drone pilot Tom recently spent over a week out at sea flying a UAV inspecting offshore wind turbines. As the renewable...

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    As of 1st April 2018 the CAA increased the costs for all drone application submissions. We give you the break down on...

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    Tom Pattison, Aerial Motion Pictures' deputy chief pilot, gives his honest and impartial first impressions on his DJI...

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    We take you through how to convert your pilot license to a drone license and if you require any more training.

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    We break down what similarities the drone courses and UAV training have in the UK and what makes Fly ICARUS different.

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    Find out what the drone laws are in the UK for aircraft under 7 kg for people without a Permission for Commercial...

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    What Drone Insurance Do I Need To Start A Business

    Find out what drone insurance you need when starting a Drone Business or adding UAV aircraft to your existing business.

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    How Much Does a CAA Drone License Cost?

    We break down the process of attaining your PfCO to find out how much a CAA Drone License costs, from the course itself...

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    How Do I Get the Landowners Permission to Fly My Drone

    Are you struggling to find out how to get the landowners permission to fly your drone? This article will help to steer...