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[Zeeflyboy]

but I don't make the rules - if I did, there'd be lapdancing every Thursday.

Steve for prime minister? Got my vote...

[g4uvz]

BNUCS  I have Googled this but got no results?? can someone fill me in?  on the details?

Thanks

[FPVSteve]

BNUC-S

http://www.eurousc.com/luass/pilots.html

[tomeparker]

Great thread, very interesting as I've been looking into the commercial use filming with FPV rigs.

The current people I'm seen who are flying commercially have brought an all in kit from a company (Eg HeliGuy) and have completed a BNUC-S through them. This is with no previous knowledge of these systems or flying in general I should add... scary really.

Need to do a lot more research to find if this qualification is really necessary, especially as I imagine it is £££

From what I've researched the correct insurance is a must, and ideally the BNUC-S to be 'safe'. This is as well as paying tax and what not as a business.

Either way a correct answer is up to interpretation from what I've seen.

[MarkLincs]

You'll probably find insurance companies want the bnucs as well for commercial work

[Jim_Can_Kill]

Just a thought ... what is the situation if you are lucky enough to film some idiot doing something really stupid and got your £250 for sending it in to "You've been Framed" ? ... lol  :laugh:

Jim

[MarkLincs]

Just a thought ... what is the situation if you are lucky enough to film some idiot doing something really stupid and got your £250 for sending it in to "You've been Framed" ? ... lol  :laugh:

Jim

Well thats a interesting point, I surpose something caught while FPV'ing is not a commercial venture its accidental capture. So your not out to make money although in the rule is the rule then yes its very interesting...

its not like going to someone and working out a payed deal before hand where your seeking the work

[hase2]

since you make money out of it it is seen as valuable consideration - so it is aerial work.
Therefore you need a permission.

same goes for example if you manage to get some footage that could be sold to newspapers or tv (video of a flooding e.g.).

It's hypothetical though, cause the film production companies know the rules and won't buy anything from a non licensed organization.
If they don't know you they might ask at the CAA (which is handling the permissions for aerial work) if the pilot is licensed for aerial work.

Bottom line, if you work for more than a pint of beer, you're running the risk that someone will ask questions (especially if you promote it as a business).

[hase2]

Out of interest have there been any prosecutions against non-commercial operators operating commercially?

Just asking, not meaning to cause a meltdown...

Yes

[FPVSteve]

Got any links?