The CAA are calling for input about a review of the UK UAS regulations that affects model aircraft and drone flying. It is important that as many members as possible respond to the consultation. However, it is important that it is a co-ordinated response and while we would ask all members be prepared to respond … Read More
Galleries
CAA Call for Input: Review of UK UAS Regulations
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Edinburgh Castle 3 – 26 August 2023 – DRONE ONLY
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Edinburgh Castle, 3 – 26 August 2023 – DRONE ONLY Restriction of Flying Regulations for drones only at Edinburgh Castle between 3 – 26 August 2023. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M084/2023 on the NATS website. Want to know more about why restrictions are put in place and how they … Read More
Notification of Jamming Trial RAF Spadeadam, 1 – 4 August 2023.
Notification of Jamming Trial RAF Spadeadam, 1 – 4 August 2023. Activity impacting GNSS and licence exempt frequencies will take place around RAF Spadeadam impacting RPAS and electronic situational awareness devices. Jammers located within 5NM of 550306N 0023318W. Activity 0900-1800UTC daily, as notified by NOTAM on the NATS AIS website. Impacted frequencies and further information can … Read More
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Firth of Forth, Edinburgh – 19 and 24 July 2023
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Firth of Forth, Edinburgh – 19 and 24 July 2023 Restriction of Flying Regulations for Movement and Sailing of HMS Prince of Wales at Firth of Forth, Edinburgh, 19 and 24 July 2023. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet on the NATS website. SW2023/192 Categories: Airspace alerts, Drones The CAA … Read More
Notification of Jamming Trial RAF Spadeadam, 24-26 July & 31 July – 4 August 2023
Notification of Jamming Trial RAF Spadeadam, 24-26 July & 31 July – 4 August 2023 Activity impacting licence exempt frequencies will take place around RAF Spadeadam impacting RPAS and electronic situational awareness devices. Jammers located within 5NM of 550300N 0023500W. Activity 0800-1600UTC daily, as notified by NOTAM. Impacted frequencies in 433MHz, 915MHz, 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz … Read More
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Henham Park, Suffolk, 19 – 24 July 2023 DRONE ONLY
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Henham Park, Suffolk, 19 – 24 July 2023 DRONE ONLY Restriction of Flying Regulations for drones only at Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk between 19 July and 24 July 2023. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet on the NATS website. SW2023/191 Categories: Drones The CAA Aviation House Beehive Ring Road Crawley West … Read More
2023 British Drone Flyers Drone Photograph of the Year competition launched
We are pleased to launch the 2023 British Drone Flyers Drone Photograph of the Year competition. Awards will be given for the following: BDF Drone Photographer of the Year Awarded to the person chosen as the overall winner by public vote. Best Overall Youth Entry Awarded by the judging panel to the best entry from … Read More
BDF Achievement Scheme Camera Drone A test passes.
This past weekend saw a gathering of drone and model aircraft flyers at BMFA Buckminster for the BDF/BMFA Summer fly-in hosted by the BMFA Achievement Scheme Review Committee. The weather was kind and much better than forecasted and plenty of flying took place. Congratulations to Craig Lorking (Top) and Mark Banfield (Bottom) who both passed … Read More
A2 CofC News and events for BDF Members
If you have any questions about your membership, please do get in touch via admin@bmfa.org and we will do our very best to help, that’s what we’re here for. If you have any questions about the safe and lawful operating of your drone, you can contact Chris Bradbury, your Drone Support Officer directly via chris@bmfa.org … Read More
