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    The UK's First Online Drone Course for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing!

    Looking for a Drone Training Provider that can cater for your disability or special requirements? Look no...

    Permission

    Do I need a drone license in the UK for commercial use?

    There is not a requirement to hold a permission or license to fly a drone for commercial use, however, you may still...

    Permission

    What drone license do I need to fly my DJI Mavic Air 2?

    If you have a DJI Mavic Air 2 and you want to know what the BEST drone qualification is for recreational drone pilots,...

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    PfCO vs GVC vs OA - What's the difference? JARGON BUSTER

    What's the difference between the PfCO, GVC and an OE. Check out this jargon buster to find out which drone permissions...

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    CAA to delay adoption of the EU UAS regulations until (at least) 1st November 2020

    The CAA will delay adopting the EU UAS regulations until the 1st November 2020.

    Insider

    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...

    Insider

    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...

    Insider

    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...

    Advice

    Proving your drone pilot competency & responding to public questioning

    How to deal with a situation when challenged about the legality of a drone flight and what we recommend you keep with...

    Insider

    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...

    Advice

    A2 CofC drone regulations - C2 Certified Aircraft and the 1:1 Rule

    We take a look at the new C2 certified drones and the 1:1 rule that you have to use as part of operating drones with an...

    Advice

    PfCO vs. GVC vs. A2 CofC - Which is best for you?

    We take a look at how the PfCO differs from the GVC and the A2 CofC when the new EU drone regulations come into effect...

    News

    Do you need a CAA Drone License or PfCO after 31st December 2020

    With the removal of the requirement to hold a PfCO to fly commercially from 31st December 2020, we look at what type of...

    Advice

    What are the latest references required in my Operations Manual for 2020?

    We take a look at what references are required in your Drone Operations Manual when you hold a PfCO or an Operational...

    Insider

    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...

    Insider

    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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    When does my NQE Recommendation Certificate expire?

    On 1st July 2020, you will no longer be able to apply for a new PfCO / Standard Permissions from the CAA with an NQE...

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    Can I fly my DJI Mavic 2 Pro after 31st December 2020 - EU Drone Regulation

    What can you do with the DJI Mavic 2 Pro or any aircraft of a similar weight when the new EU Drone Regulations arrive...

    Insider

    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...

    News

    The UK CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Registration Service (DMARES) officially goes live at midnight tonight.

    Insider

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

    News

    On the 1st October 2019 the CAA is due to start accepting applications for the UK drone registration scheme for drones...

    Advice

    How do you fly closer to people and buildings with your drone and how do you define control? We take a look at the CAP...

    Insider

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

    News

    CAP 722 now defines that the 50m rule is a bubble, not a cylinder. You can also directly overfly people and structures...

    Advice

    How do you contact Air Traffic Control (ATC)?

    We take you through how to find the contact number for any civil licensed aerodrome Air Traffic Control (ATC),...

    Insider

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

    Insider

    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...

    News

    Our best Black Friday Sale on Drone PfCO Courses has now started and runs until Cyber Monday on 26th November 2018....

    Advice

    The Drone Code is an abbreviated summary of the rules and regulations of flying SUAS and UAVs in the UK. It is compiled...

    Start-up business

    Find out everything you need to know about how to get a Drone license from the CAA. We take you through the Theory...

    Insider

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

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

    Start-up business

    Do you own or work for a media & design business? Check our guide on how you can easily add drone services to your...

    Advice

    How do you handle the public when flying a drone? We give you some top tips on how to deal with the situation

    Start-up business

    As the drone industry continues to evolve, we take a look at what it takes to become a heavy lift drone pilot so you...

    News

    The CAA have just switched to a new Drone Permissions Application Process. Want to know more? Fly ICARUS founder and...

    News

    The CAA have just announced an update to the Drone Permissions Application Process. Want to know more? Fly ICARUS...

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    If you want to get your drone night rating permissions but don't have the time to do classroom training, ICARUS have...

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    The CAA have just released a new version of the CAP 393 - The Air Navigation Order, for 2018... Want to know what the...

    Advice

    Learn about how to fly your drone in a town or city from professional uav operators and learn about what is deemed a...

    Advice

    The CAA have announced the increases in the PfCO costs for the 2018/19 Financial Year... Want to know what they have...

    Advice

    Do you need a PfCO to fly for your own Company around your own buildings or site? Fly ICARUS founder and Chief...