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Cool take.

Wow. that was well timed.   

That looked pretty close!

Blériot53 Posted at 1-7 01:32
That looked pretty close!

I contacted him because I thought there were legal issues but it turns out that there are different rules in the harbor and that it was a promo shot for the company...

Depp Posted at 1-7 05:38
I contacted him because I thought there were legal issues but it turns out that there are different rules in the harbor and that it was a promo shot for the company...

It certainly looked impressive. Bound to be good publicity for the cruise line.

Wow, magnificent views!   At first it looked like the drone was playing chicken with the cruise ship.  

Brilliant footage

Depp Posted at 1-7 05:38
I contacted him because I thought there were legal issues but it turns out that there are different rules in the harbor and that it was a promo shot for the company...

I thought the same. Good to read.
(this would be illegal in NL unless you had done a lot of paperwork, which is almost impossible unless you are a professional flyer)

Great shot
Hope to be driving there this summer again

Montfrooij Posted at 2-14 23:17
I thought the same. Good to read.
(this would be illegal in NL unless you had done a lot of paperwork, which is almost impossible unless you are a professional flyer)

Great opportunity if you are allowed to fly like that.

Depp Posted at 2-15 06:25
Great opportunity if you are allowed to fly like that.

It's super expensive here in NL.
(because of all the requirements)
So never in my lifetime.

Montfrooij Posted at 2-15 06:26
It's super expensive here in NL.
(because of all the requirements)
So never in my lifetime.

As it was a promo video for the company I guess they took care of the cost (and maybe the hassle as well).

Depp Posted at 2-15 06:28
As it was a promo video for the company I guess they took care of the cost (and maybe the hassle as well).

Not sure how much requirements there are in Germany, but here you need (just to name a few)
- a business insurance that covers a lot (and costs a ton)
- a permit (which is very hard to obtain in busy ports due to the high amount of traffic)
- a licence for the type flights you want to do (high risk flights require yearly renewal etc.)
- a spotter
- open (radio) communication with the harbor authorities.
And I'm sure there are more requirements.
I did the math once and it added up to at least € 10.000,- of which a lot was recurring costs (yearly)

Montfrooij Posted at 2-15 06:57
Not sure how much requirements there are in Germany, but here you need (just to name a few)
- a business insurance that covers a lot (and costs a ton)
- a permit (which is very hard to obtain in busy ports due to the high amount of traffic)

I have no idea. Ask the pilot if you want to know.

Thats impressive, great video!

Montfrooij Posted at 2-15 06:57
Not sure how much requirements there are in Germany, but here you need (just to name a few)
- a business insurance that covers a lot (and costs a ton)
- a permit (which is very hard to obtain in busy ports due to the high amount of traffic)

This is what it was:
- My commercial insurance (2 drones covered) costs €116,61 per year (this is now, it was cheaper back then)
- Port Authority didn't charge anything but I was asked to show proof of the contract with the cruise line.
- No spotter was required: "Just stay clear of other vessels."
  Germans can be uncomplicated once in a while :-)
Also: With new EU drone regulations there is no need for a permit anymore as long as we fly in the 'Open Category'. There is no distinction between flying for fun or commercially.
Of course we have to be licensed. Either A1/A3 or A1-A2-A3, which I have.

But honestly: You don't get paid much for these things.
It's not really worth taking the risk. But fun it was.

Eric13 Posted at 2-15 12:23
This is what it was:
My commercial insurance (2 drones covered) costs €116,61 per year (this is now, it was cheaper back then)
Port Authority didn't charge anything but I was asked to show proof of the cruise line's order.

That is not much.
I have to say, I'm not sure how it is 'these days' in NL.
When I started with a drone, I looked it up, but that was many years ago.
Rotterdam is a big NFZ because of all the heli activities there, so you need to stay in touch with the tower at all times.
That is what I heard at least, the last time I spoke a drone operator that flies regularly there.

Depp Posted at 2-15 10:19
I have no idea. Ask the pilot if you want to know.

He just replied
Not much at all

Montfrooij Posted at 2-15 12:30
That is not much.
I have to say, I'm not sure how it is 'these days' in NL.
When I started with a drone, I looked it up, but that was many years ago.

We are lucky in Hamburg.
Federal waterways are forbidden in Germany but Hamburg Port authority is open for drones over the river Elbe - quite restricted and only within the city limits, which is Port Authorities' range.
Unless you work with a cruise line or any other shipping company you have to stay clear of ships, even more so if those are Navy vessels.

Eric13 Posted at 2-15 12:39
We are lucky in Hamburg.
Federal waterways are forbidden in Germany but Hamburg Port authority is open for drones over the river Elbe - quite restricted and only within the city limits, which is Port Authorities' range.
Unless you work with a cruise line or any other shipping company you have to stay clear of ships, even more so if those are Navy vessels.

Yeah. Lucky you
Here harbors (a.o.) are NFZ always.
(at least in the open category)

Montfrooij Posted at 2-15 12:32
He just replied
Not much at all