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Drone regulations could get more complex
Regional drone rules may complicate aerial photography.
In brief
Regional drone rules may complicate aerial photography. Somerset Council suggests regional governments could control drone regulations, potentially complicating operations for photographers. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Drone X show reveals regulatory shifts
At Drone X in London last week, professionals discussed potential regional drone regulations.
“Combat tested”
Current drone regulations challenge photographers
Professional drone operators face complex rules including landowner permission, insurance, and risk assessments.
“from the Ukraine”
Regional regulations proposed for UK
Somerset Council's Corinne Matthews suggested regional governments might control local drone rules.
“CRAes”
Emergency powers for flooded areas
Matthews hinted at relaxed emergency powers for drones flying beyond visual line of sight in flooded zones.
“Beyond Visual Line of Sight”
Regional devolution complicates rules
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promotes regional government power, potentially affecting drone regulations.
“regional devolution”
Civil Aviation Authority response
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority declined to confirm regional drone regulations but said they haven't heard anything yet.
“declined to go on record”
US drone regulations differ
In the US, federal rules dominate over state-level drone regulations, unlike the UK's potential regional approach.
“federal rules”
The short version
Somerset Council suggests regional governments could control drone regulations, potentially complicating operations for photographers.
