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Class D Airspace in the UK
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Ram-UK
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I have permission to fly in one of the parks but this is coming under class D air space. Council confirmed that as long as I follow the Drone code there is no issue.
Is it acceptable to fly below 120m or it’s a no fly zone?

Looking forward to hearing from you guys. I have gone through CAA and NATS already but it’s confusing.
2018-1-19
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SOUNDWAVE439
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Mate you will be in good shape if you need an ATC clearance and you MUST comply to the ATC instructions. IFR and VFL are permitted when flying. Speed limit is 250 knots which only applies to crafts under 10,000 ft
2018-1-19
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SOUNDWAVE439
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I meant you need an ATC pilot clearance
2018-1-19
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Bright Spark
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I thought you could fly under drone code regs in class D?
Which nice council condoned flying in the park?
2018-1-19
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Ram-UK
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I wrote to Ealing council requesting permission and they confirmed within couple of days. Now I have also emailed CAA to confirm whether it’s ok or not to fly my drone if I follow their drone code.

Fingers crossed
2018-1-20
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Bright Spark
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What an enlightened council. Hope all goes well.
2018-1-20
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Bright Spark
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Ealing certainly has many parks.Gunnersbury looks enormous (is that Ealing?) Bit far for me in Oxford unfortunately!
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As long as you have permission from the land owner or council administrator, and you comply with the regulations governing model aircraft, then you should not need to seek authorisation from the air authority. I live and fly within the Leeds and Bradford CTR Class D airspace. Also in this airspace is my local model flying club and three other clubs.




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Ram-UK
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Nidge Posted at 2018-1-20 04:14
As long as you have permission from the land owner or council administrator, and you comply with the regulations governing model aircraft, then you should not need to seek authorisation from the air authority. I live and fly within the Leeds and Bradford CTR Class D airspace. Also in this airspace is my local model flying club and three other clubs.

That's a good news. Thank you
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Ram-UK
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Bright Spark Posted at 2018-1-20 02:57
Ealing certainly has many parks.Gunnersbury looks enormous (is that Ealing?) Bit far for me in Oxford unfortunately!

I specifically asked for Elthorne as I knew the area. Better to check the park before you request permission as some parks are congested with lots of people. Specially kids.

It's about 50mins from where I live. But it's ok once in a month for practicing .
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Ram-UK
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Bright Spark Posted at 2018-1-20 00:27
What an enlightened council. Hope all goes well.

Thank you. They had a meeting recently about drones and will come out with a new policy.

Hope no idiots  do anything silly with their drones and Ealing follow the other councils and ban everyone .
2018-1-20
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Ram-UK Posted at 2018-1-20 04:18
That's a good news. Thank you

Glad you got the permission. Did you contact Flysafe department to unlock the NFZ? If not, please contact them through email: flysafe@dji.com.
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Ram-UK
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DJI Elektra Posted at 2018-1-21 01:55
Glad you got the permission. Did you contact Flysafe department to unlock the NFZ? If not, please contact them through email: .

Thank you. I will contact them.
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Ram-UK
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Nidge Posted at 2018-1-20 04:14
As long as you have permission from the land owner or council administrator, and you comply with the regulations governing model aircraft, then you should not need to seek authorisation from the air authority. I live and fly within the Leeds and Bradford CTR Class D airspace. Also in this airspace is my local model flying club and three other clubs.

I have finally managed to find some useful information about Air Navigation Order 2016 and Article 94 relevant to drones.

Hope it helps.

ANO 2016 Article 94

2018-1-21
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A CW
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One of the parks where I fly in Hertfordshire is reserved for model aircraft and is designated class D airspace as 10 miles from a major airport. As long as you follow the UK CAA drone code you are fine to fly. Flying under 400' AGL and maintaining VLOS is VERY important.
2018-1-21
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A CW Posted at 2018-1-21 14:06
One of the parks where I fly in Hertfordshire is reserved for model aircraft and is designated class D airspace as 10 miles from a major airport. As long as you follow the UK CAA drone code you are fine to fly. Flying under 400' AGL and maintaining VLOS is VERY important.

Thank you
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A CW
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No problem - it’s a great place to practice and you don’t need to be a member of a club though it gets busy there on Saturdays and warm summer evenings. I find sun rise on a Sunday to be best.
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Ram-UK Posted at 2018-1-21 13:30
Thank you. I will contact them.

You are welcome. Please contact us if you have any doubt.
2018-1-23
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PhilB
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I live in Herts. Where is this park?
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