Drone Fines

More and more people are using drones and it’s not hard to see why! After all, it’s a great way to capture some stunning aerial photographs and they can be really useful for inspections and surveys.  However, whether you are using drone cameras or otherwise, there are drone regulations UK users will need to follow if they want to legally fly their equipment. If you don’t follow these basic rules then you may be at risk of a fine or two.

Why Register Your Drone?

Believe it or not, drones actually count as small aircraft, at least to some legal extent!  Therefore, you will need to make sure you register with the Civil Aviation Authority if you intend to fly your vehicle over any part of the sky over the UK. This helps to keep drone use legal and above board. Otherwise, there may be concerns that you are using your drone for illegal purposes.

For example, there are concerns that people use drone technology as spying or surveillance equipment. As they can fly very high up, they can be hard to detect. Therefore, to keep things within the remit of the law, the CAA requires all users to make sure they register their drones for public use. This counts for photography, surveying and more.

What Happens If I Don’t Register My Drone?

If you fail to register your drone, you may face a fine. This fine can stack up to £1,000 in total if you wilfully ignore laws and requirements. Therefore, you should always take steps to register as soon as physically possible. Paying out £1,000 is a fine that no one wants to have to face. It can be expensive to buy and run a drone at the best of times! Avoid fines and make sure you get yourself registered.

Even if you’re not sure whether or not you should register, it is worth consulting with the CAA and any other drone experts who may be able to point you in the right direction. If you are using drones for professional or commercial purposes, you should certainly get in touch to register ASAP.

However, if you don’t want to go through the hassle of registration and all the admin that can come with it, there is another way. While you should always pay attention to drone regulations in UK and beyond, you can always hire someone to fly drones for you.

Hire RUAS today

RUAS offers registered drone cameras and drone services for a variety of purposes. From aerial photography to surveying and inspections of roofing and housing, you simply need to fill out our form or call our team to get started. We’ll then set you up with a time and date for affordable, legal drone services within the remit of the law.

Our pilots are experienced with a variety of different drones. We genuinely love what we do! Therefore, you can trust us to deliver a comprehensive service without the fear of facing fees or fines. Get in touch now for a free quote!