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- Government forecast is for 900,000 commercial drones to be operative in the UK by 2030, which will swamp all other airspace activity if it comes to pass.
- Remote ID: this is driven by security issues rather than aviation safety, related to illegal drone activity and nothing to do with model flying. Cost (~£30 per aircraft) reduces participation.
- France has seen a 20% decrease in model flyers, the USA a 50% decrease, since these measures were introduced. Most model flying is from fixed sites, so ground-based notification via an App (e.g. Altitude Angel) is the BMFA preferred way forward. The same applies to electronic conspicuity. BMFA will fight the requirement for remote ID and electronic conspicuity as they are disproportionate for model flying.
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- Written by: Peter Willis
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The Wimborne Model Aero Club held it’s annual Jet and EDF camping event over the weekend of 24th/25th September 2022. Whilst the weather gods were not entirely on side, with winds at times quite brisk straight across the runway and at other times turning a head wind into a tail wind whilst on final to land, a great time was had by all. The new brick built BBQ and the Berco boiler were once again pressed into good use on both days, with gateau and cheesecake puddings also on offer for those with a sweet tooth!
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- Written by: Phillip Ford
- Category: News
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