David Mansfield 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 This one was filmed on the side of a fairly windy cliff and the Spark did a very good job for its size https://youtu.be/WG8iVUba5T0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mansfield 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 My thanks to cliff 1959 for the instructions to post videos correctly, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 David - all very pretty, but please read the Drone Code. No flying within 50m of people vessels or structures. The chap walking past at 3 mins in was closer that that, quite apart from the proximity to the building. Also, as you say it is a National Trust property, please read this. No private drone flying allowed on National Trust property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mansfield 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 The reason the gentleman appears in shot is because I had his authority to continue flying and the reason he's alone is that his wife was quite happily watching the live screen on my monitor and asking drone related questions. I was also flying from the public footpath which runs immediately next to the structure and at no time did I enter its perceived boundary. If the structure had been within a parcel of land belonging to the national trust I would most certainly have not flown there. I respect the drone code at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 DM is correct. The 50m exclusion rule applies to people who are not "under your control". Effectively that means briefed and instructed by you - the pilot. So provided the man in question had been briefed by DM, was therefore "under his control", he can indeed fly closer to him than 50m. On a general point, it does appear to apply here but just for completelness, the same holds true for structures. You cannot fly within 50m of a structure, unless that structure is "under your control". So, for example, you can not fly with in 50m of a building - unless yoy control all of the entrances and exits and who is using them etc. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mansfield 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks for the clarity BEB . I actually went to film Rinsey cove that day and noticed the engine house. When I filmed it I knew nothing of its history or that it was under the care of the National trust, that information was researched later. Thanks again Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 OK I stand corrected by those who know better, I'll butt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mansfield 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 I meant no offence with my reply. Your reply was based on the information you had at that time so fair enough. No harm done, happy days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 No, no offence intended DW, your point was a good one and well made. I was just clarifying, because the 50m rule is often seen as an absolute, when of course (as with many things) it has to be seen in context and it's a bit more complex than first meets the eye.BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mansfield 1 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 I concur, do we all hug now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Feelin' the lurve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy Meade Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 From what I've seen in other groups and forums, people are just taking off from elsewhere and then overflying for their pictures. The NT have gotten a bit funny about pictures taken of their land, so far with ground based cameras. I believe they have stopped (or tried to stop) people selling pictures they have taken of NT properties, not sure what ever came of it, but doesn't sound very nice. Good to see a sensible drone conversation here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'llo close this thread now - you can see David's series of videos over on his thread Cornish Beaches with DJI Spark Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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