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Join the BMFA CEO, Dave Phipps, as he presents the background and updates on EU regulations, CAA amendments, and the DRES scheme. Learn about the requirements for operators and remote pilots, mandatory registration and testing, and the impact on model aircraft clubs and associations. Get informed and have your questions answered!
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BMFA ASRC RoadshowRegulatory Changes & DRES (Drone Registration & Education Scheme) Dave Phipps BMFA CEO 2019
Background • EU regulations developed for ‘Unmanned Aircraft’ since July 2015 • Driven by safety but also security and economics • Too many high profile ‘unlawful operations’ using multi-rotors • Model flying recognised as a distinct activity with an established safety record • CAA – “tightening of ANO with a ‘carve out’ for Association members”
ANO Amendment – May 2018 (See CAP1687) From July 2018 • 400ft height limit for all unmanned aircraft • Restriction zones around aerodromes • Introduced the terms ‘remote pilot’ and ‘SUA operator’ in place of ‘person in charge’ From 30th November 2019 • A requirement for the registration of ‘Operators’ • A requirement for competency of ‘remote pilots’ to be tested • Pre-empted EU regulations (incorrectly)
EU Regulations – May 2019 • We were negotiating with the CAA/DfT on the basis of the EU regulations • The CAA share our interpretation of the EU rules (see CAP1789): Model aircraft Additional provisions are made within the regulation to cater for operations, including registration and remote pilot competence, under the framework of model aircraft clubs or associations under a separate authorisation that can be negotiated with, and issued by, the CAA.
CAP1775 • Closed the door on us! • Set out requirements for mandatory registration and testing with no ‘exemptions’ • ‘Call to action’ • Biggest response ever to a CAA consultation! • Large volume of correspondence to CAA/DfT from members & their MP’s (ongoing) • Wide support from wider aviation community and MP’s
DRES • Intended to help address the Clueless, Careless & Criminal minority – not us! • Registration information not accessible to Police other than by specific request under specific circumstances • A ‘test’ which you cannot fail – 3 year validity • 20 Questions – 80% ‘pass’ required, to cover: air safety; airspace restrictions; aviation regulation; human performance limitations; operational procedures; UAS general knowledge; privacy and data protection; • An annual fee (£2.8 million/170,000 users = £16.50)
Baroness Vere – Aviation Minister • Meeting on 5th June • “It’s only £16.50 and a free test. What is your problem?” • Recognition of Achievements as an ‘Acceptable Means of Compliance’ and registration via the Associations requested. • “That’s not going to happen”
SoS Intervention • Nothing seemed to be happening with SoS • CAA ‘ploughing on’ regardless • Update published to members – 23 Aug • Tim Johnson (CAA) agreed to attend the Nationals • Call from the APPG for GA - 24 Aug • CAA/DfT instructed to ‘help’ • Meeting with SoS/DfT/CAA (& ARPAS) – 9 September
SoS Intervention - Actions • CAA/DfT submitted proposals to SoS for consideration – 16th September which included: • Commitment from DfT & CAA to work with model flying community • Reduction in DRES costs and associated fees • Recognition of Achievements • Registration through Associations • Exemption for members to allow registration in line with membership renewal • Exemption for Control Line (Agreed) • No requirement for external numbers (Agreed)
Current Position • All parties awaiting verdict from SoS • SoS has to sign-off the DRES scheme • Roll out subject to minimum two weeks notice from point of sign-off • Still a legal requirement from 30th November
BMFA Actions • Insurance implications • Membership ‘opt-ins’ • Conditions of membership • Membership types • Achievement scheme • EU Regulations (see CAP 1789) – July 2020 • Optimistic of ‘sensible’ outcome United we achieve!
