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Do not force consumer drone pilots to become certified with the CAA just for their hobby.

Submitted on Monday 27th October 2014

Published on Tuesday 4th November 2014

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 30th March 2015

Signatures: 2

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Do not force consumer drone pilots to become certified with the CAA just for their hobby.

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I read recently how the British Airline & Pilots Assoc. (Balpa) are to meet with government regarding essentially banning modern day flying Remote Controlled hobby drones without the pilot holding a CAA certification.
Drone technology has the future potential for real benefits, including medicine delivery to remote locations, search and rescue operations, land and property surveying, etc. By enforcing heavy rules for beginners means widespread realisation of these benefits will be quickly stifled as less people will be able to take up the activity commercially.
Reports of public injuries or property damage resulting from hobbyist drone use are negligible to zero. It's a shame that consumer devices seem to be lumped together with military drone tech in the eyes of the press and, seemingly, Balpa.
Please do not force us responsible hobbyists from practising a well established generally safe activity, which would cost us thousands of pounds to pursue.


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