Just gonna drop this here, lets hope it goes ahead... do the survey please...
https://consultations.caa.co.uk/ ... sitional-provision/

UPDATE as of 1st June 2022


Due to the huge number of responses the collation of all responses and decision making has taken a little longer than expected.

Once the CAA and DfT are in agreement there should be an update provided.

I am hoping this will be in the next week or two.

Thanks Bashy,  Im wondering why they are not sending this to all registered pilots.

And some advice on the 2 main questions!

DAFlys Posted at 4-23 00:59
Thanks Bashy,  Im wondering why they are not sending this to all registered pilots.

I know, right!

I put longer lol for both!!

Ian in London Posted at 4-23 02:53
And some advice on the 2 main questions!

https://youtu.be/a1lW5E4aYNA

Fortunately it doesn't effect me as I live in the US but I highly applaud your effort in spreading the word for UK flyers to get this extension.  

My only question is:  As non "C" marked drones are safe to fly now, why would they become more dangerous to fly in the future?

Come on all UK flyers GET THIS SURVEY DONE NOW !!!!!!

Well spotted!  I shall be filling in the form.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-23 04:08
Fortunately it doesn't effect me as I live in the US but I highly applaud your effort in spreading the word for UK flyers to get this extension.  

My only question is:  As non "C" marked drones are safe to fly now, why would they become more dangerous to fly in the future?

A rhetorical question, I'm sure RDB

DAFlys Posted at 4-23 00:59
Thanks Bashy,  Im wondering why they are not sending this to all registered pilots.

Probably because they anticipate the response and don't want it.

Done:
Here's the response email I got  (Personal info redacted)

Thank you for your response.
Your response ID is ANON-XXXX-XXXX.S.  Please have this ID available if you need to contact us about your response.  If you would like to download a PDF copy of your responses, please click the link below, or copy and paste it into your browser's address bar.

This link is unique to you.  Please save this email and do not forward it on to anyone else, as it provides access to view all the answers you have submitted.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-23 04:08
Fortunately it doesn't effect me as I live in the US but I highly applaud your effort in spreading the word for UK flyers to get this extension.  

My only question is:  As non "C" marked drones are safe to fly now, why would they become more dangerous to fly in the future?

They are no more dangerous, the idea of C rated means that the manufacturers make sure they are as safe as can be by limiting top, making sure there's a slow mode, making sure they do not exceed X take off mass etc, i also think that software has to play a part in it too i.e. not-hackable, flysafe etc.

Legacy drones should be allowed to adopt C ratings, why that's not allowed i do not know, the Phantom and mavics have a tripod/cine mode (slow mode) so where the issue?

Bashy Posted at 4-23 03:54
I know, right!

I think the transition period reset should start once the first classified drone hits the market,  then they should allow 24 months to migrate.    Theres no point having a transition period when theres nothing to transition too.

DAFlys Posted at 4-23 23:36
I think the transition period reset should start once the first classified drone hits the market,  then they should allow 24 months to migrate.    Theres no point having a transition period when theres nothing to transition too.

Good point, didn't look at it that way, did ya say that on the survey?

Bashy Posted at 4-23 23:40
Good point, didn't look at it that way, did ya say that on the survey?

I think I will include that in my comment when I do it.   Its on this list.

DAFlys Posted at 4-24 00:02
I think I will include that in my comment when I do it.   Its on this list.

Which list does one speak of?

Bashy Posted at 4-24 00:22
Which list does one speak of?

hahaha,   I have many todo style lists,   it keeps me productive.  

Thanks Bashy I have duly responded to them.

Good man

Blériot53 Posted at 4-23 05:55
A rhetorical question, I'm sure RDB

     Hopefully, you UK flyers will get this extension.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-24 08:04
Hopefully, you UK flyers will get this extension.

I;ve responded to the online survey - let's hope all UK drone enthusiasts will do the same.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-24 08:13
I;ve responded to the online survey - let's hope all UK drone enthusiasts will do the same.

I'd respond to help you but my submission would undoubtedly  get thrown out.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-24 14:52
I'd respond to help you but my submission would undoubtedly  get thrown out.

Would it though, you can use a proxy if it's not accessible, also, what's to say you won't be coming over with your "Legacy" drone and wanting to fly... ...there are no personal locale questions, just 3 or 5 regards to the subject, very straight forward.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-24 14:52
I'd respond to help you but my submission would undoubtedly  get thrown out.

I'm not sure. The form only requests a name and email address.
Not place of residence.
But maybe it's filtered by IP address. I wouldn't know.

I would say more the merrier, it cant hurt, i cannot see anyone being against the ideas. I think I'm gonna fill in another too so that i can add DAFlys idea about the 24months after the Classifications are released to the public, all done again mmm, i have a few more email addys lol

Bashy Posted at 4-24 18:28
Would it though, you can use a proxy if it's not accessible, also, what's to say you won't be coming over with your "Legacy" drone and wanting to fly... ...there are no personal locale questions, just 3 or 5 regards to the subject, very straight forward.

Thanks Bashy.  

Blériot53 Posted at 4-24 21:25
I'm not sure. The form only requests a name and email address.
Not place of residence.
But maybe it's filtered by IP address. I wouldn't know.

No problem.  I submitted using a proxy.  Hope it helps.

Bashy Posted at 4-24 22:24
I would say more the merrier, it cant hurt, i cannot see anyone being against the ideas. I think I'm gonna fill in another too so that i can add DAFlys idea about the 24months after the Classifications are released to the public, all done again  mmm, i have a few more email addys lol

Okay, after your reply to me I submitted using a proxy.  

I did incorporate a version of DAFlys "24months after the classifications are released to the public".

Again, I really hope you get a nice, long extension.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-25 01:55
Okay, after your reply to me I submitted using a proxy.  

I did incorporate a version of DAFlys "24months after the classifications are released to the public".

Hey, you da man... Thanks chap, it all helps...

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-25 01:52
No problem.  I submitted using a proxy.  Hope it helps.

Nice to know the Colonials still support us

Bashy Posted at 4-25 02:27
Hey, you da man... Thanks chap, it all helps...

You're very welcome.    Just trying to help.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-25 02:39
Nice to know the Colonials still support us

New country always has to take care of the "old" country.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-26 05:08
New country always has to take care of the "old" country.

Just seen this, "done". Thanks for sharing.

Ian in London Posted at 4-23 02:53
And some advice on the 2 main questions!

https://youtu.be/a1lW5E4aYNA

Thanks Ian.  

Blériot53 Posted at 4-26 06:38

     Have a great day Mr. B.

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-27 02:52
Have a great day Mr. B.

U2.

Blériot53 Posted at 4-27 04:01
U2.

Thanks very much.  

Update:, i asked them how much longer lol well, after all, i am probably gonna base it on which drone i will get lol


Due to the huge number of responses the collation of all responses and decision making has taken a little longer than expected.

Once the CAA and DfT are in agreement there should be an update provided.

I am hoping this will be in the next week or two.

as dji deceives and scams users, it is incomprehensible that things like this happen, at 1.7 meters and the technical service says 10 cm and the insurance does not cover it, they are liars