Government at it again!

Penalised in what way? All I see is owners being asked to pay a small registration fee rather than tax payers funding it.
 
The majority of responsible flyers in this country already pay a membership/ registration/ insurance fee every year to the relevant body. This is an extra tax being imposed because of the idiots that cause all the disruption. This extra so called register will do nothing to stop these idiots , the same as it does not stop them driving cars without tax/ insurance. Once again the r3sponsible are being asked to pick up the bill for the irresponsible!
 
£16.50 is a bit steep. I don't mind registering but a max of £10.

Passing a simple test and registering a drone is okay with me but us Dronists that are careful and responsible are already being forced to slowly give up our hobby.

Goerge Orwell and 1984 keep coming to mind, no photographing this and that, no drones because people have been lead to believe we all fly around airports and were all peeping toms. You can't do this, You can't do that.

Maybe time to go live in the middle of a dessert.
 
Hope you have responded? the more that voice and object will help.


£16.50 is a bit steep. I don't mind registering but a max of £10.

Passing a simple test and registering a drone is okay with me but us Dronists that are careful and responsible are already being forced to slowly give up our hobby.

Goerge Orwell and 1984 keep coming to mind, no photographing this and that, no drones because people have been lead to believe we all fly around airports and were all peeping toms. You can't do this, You can't do that.

Maybe time to go live in the middle of a dessert.
 
£16.50 is a bit steep. I don't mind registering but a max of £10.

Passing a simple test and registering a drone is okay with me but us Dronists that are careful and responsible are already being forced to slowly give up our hobby.

Goerge Orwell and 1984 keep coming to mind, no photographing this and that, no drones because people have been lead to believe we all fly around airports and were all peeping toms. You can't do this, You can't do that.

Maybe time to go live in the middle of a dessert.
£16.50 for 12 months is hardly a large amount.
Which dessert would that be, Apple pie and custard? ;)
 
A trifle overdramatic?
:rolleyes:

TBH I've never flown a drone, and no intentions of doing so, but lets face it, it was just a matter of time before HMC found something else to tax.
They don't like "us" having ( free) fun don't you know?

Was it carry on Henry, when Sid James imposed an SET on the populace?
(Sex Enjoyment Tax) Get it while its free :D
 
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Another surreptitious thought is that the GOV are preparing the ground for AMAZON to use drones for deliveries. Therefore the more they can restrict/remove the ability of genuine hobbyists the easier it will be for money making.
 
Passing a simple test and registering a drone is okay with me but us Dronists that are careful and responsible are already being forced to slowly give up our hobby.
Thats all well and good if that is all you do, but I enjoy flying model aircraft and have done for most of my life. I am a member of the BMFA so already pay a fee and have obtained my A,B and examiners certs so you can say i have passed the test. I also try to encourage others to do the same. But if the GOV manage to do this then it will spell disaster for the hobby/sport.
France does have a register but it is FREE Too only have to register every 5 yrs so why not here? Oh I know lets tax the B%^$£&^ we are short of money!
 
Oh I know lets tax the B%^$£&^ we are short of money!
But your link says it was previously funded by all tax payers. Surely it is only fair it should be paid by those participating in the hobby.
 
But your link says it was previously funded by all tax payers. Surely it is only fair it should be paid by those participating in the hobby.
Those participating are already paying tax via VAT on the items they buy and subscriptions they pay in terms of insurance etc. This is an extra tax.
 
But your link says it was previously funded by all tax payers. Surely it is only fair it should be paid by those participating in the hobby.

Oh notice you missed out the French bit;)
 
Seems cheaper than fishing.

Might give it a go.


You need to do a bit more research. Average model £200 plus radio gear 2/300 club fees average 50 society fee approx 40 plus your fuel batteries etc. Also if you make a mistake and crash it can be goodbye to your £200 plane. so not a cheap hobby. but neither is fishing.
 
Unless my taxes are paying for the French privilege, that doesn't really matter.

What I was getting at is if the French can get it free then why not us? We are apparently still in the EU so what is good for the goose should be good for the gander ?
 
Thats all well and good if that is all you do, but I enjoy flying model aircraft and have done for most of my life. I am a member of the BMFA so already pay a fee and have obtained my A,B and examiners certs so you can say i have passed the test. I also try to encourage others to do the same. But if the GOV manage to do this then it will spell disaster for the hobby/sport.
France does have a register but it is FREE Too only have to register every 5 yrs so why not here? Oh I know lets tax the B%^$£&^ we are short of money!

According to the Government that's all they are asking. Maybe it will be more than that but it's not " might happen " it is happening later this year.

Over the years I have lost the right to shoot handguns and lost a fortune on kit, I gave up metal detecting because of idiots that couldn't follow a few rules costing me a fortune, I hardly do out with my camera's because of the populous who either think I'm a pedophile, a spy or a terrorist.

I totally agree that you should be able to use your present qualification as a a means to a Drone licence and registration but we both know that ain't going to happen.

As a droner ( so my wife says lol ) I have recently had the pleasure of flying in my local park stopped because of the new 3 mile limit, I'm 100 yds inside it.

Don't be surprised if they come after the Model flyers too, they use the airspace that Amazon want.

It all stinks but thats modern governments and rules for you.
 
According to the Government that's all they are asking. Maybe it will be more than that but it's not " might happen " it is happening later this year.

Over the years I have lost the right to shoot handguns and lost a fortune on kit, I gave up metal detecting because of idiots that couldn't follow a few rules costing me a fortune, I hardly do out with my camera's because of the populous who either think I'm a pedophile, a spy or a terrorist.

I totally agree that you should be able to use your present qualification as a a means to a Drone licence and registration but we both know that ain't going to happen.

As a droner ( so my wife says lol ) I have recently had the pleasure of flying in my local park stopped because of the new 3 mile limit, I'm 100 yds inside it.

Don't be surprised if they come after the Model flyers too, they use the airspace that Amazon want.

It all stinks but thats modern governments and rules for you.

You fly a device that could kill a child, bring down an aircraft and / or photograph everybody's private property and they want you to register? Bloody cheek, you should be able to do what you want. :rolleyes:
 
You fly a device that could kill a child, bring down an aircraft and / or photograph everybody's private property and they want you to register? Bloody cheek, you should be able to do what you want. :rolleyes:

I think your taking me wrong mate, maybe read my earlier post.

I have no problems at all registering my drone and paying a " SMALL " fee like they do in the states, what I object to is £16.50 yearly charge. As for killing anyone I stay well away from the populous, I don't fly anywhere near aircraft and as for photographing private property I don't do that either.

This thread isn't about that it's about yet another stealth tax, and yet another removal of our freedoms.

We will need to register all our cameras soon, it's all about removal of liberties.

As an after thought you can kill someone with a catapult and pebble just as easy as a drone and we already have stringent drone rules in the UK.
 
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In the USA you can fly drones almost nowhere! Very restricted.

Im not saying you're not a responsible user but theres plenty around here who are irresponsible in the extreme. I would hope any registration fees only cover admin.

I just feel that with drones they're trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
 
£16.50 for 12 months is hardly a large amount.
Which dessert would that be, Apple pie and custard? ;)
It's 4.52 pence a day, that's almost an armful!!! :D
 
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You fly a device that could kill a child, bring down an aircraft and / or photograph everybody's private property and they want you to register? Bloody cheek, you should be able to do what you want. :rolleyes:


Assuming registration will help prevent all those horrors shouldn’t it be funded from general taxation?
 
In the USA you can fly drones almost nowhere! Very restricted.

Im not saying you're not a responsible user but theres plenty around here who are irresponsible in the extreme. I would hope any registration fees only cover admin.

I just feel that with drones they're trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.

USA rules don't seem to reflect that.

https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-united-states-of-america/
 
If £1.38 a month is going to affect you flying your model aircraft then it is time to get a new hobby.
 
If £1.38 a month is going to affect you flying your model aircraft then it is time to get a new hobby.
You are missing the point. It’s not about the money per say it’s the principle.
Erosion of liberties, government becoming big brother, the few paying for the inability of those who choose to ignore the rules.
Nothing against a register if it solves the problem BUT wont!
 
If £1.38 a month is going to affect you flying your model aircraft then it is time to get a new hobby.
Will remind of that when the Governments around the world start demanding a register and payment for all photographers
 
Will remind of that when the Governments around the world start demanding a register and payment for all photographers
You are missing the point. It’s not about the money per say it’s the principle.
Erosion of liberties, government becoming big brother, the few paying for the inability of those who choose to ignore the rules.
Nothing against a register if it solves the problem BUT wont!
Why did you not quote this at me:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

I think you need to get your perspective right. £16.50 is not a erosion of your civil liberties. (principled or not)
 
You are missing the point. It’s not about the money per say it’s the principle.
Erosion of liberties, government becoming big brother, the few paying for the inability of those who choose to ignore the rules.
Nothing against a register if it solves the problem BUT wont!
What liberties are you losing?
 
Will remind of that when the Governments around the world start demanding a register and payment for all photographers
You do realise that would include everyone with a camera or phone camera.
 
So you want ME to pay for it?

Yes. Assuming you’re a tax payer. If something benefits society (as you insist it does) then what’s wrong with funding from taxation?

I’m not particularly bothered about paying for a drone permit. It has no effect on me but if you think it saves lives then why shouldn’t the tax payer cover it?
 
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