+xHi, I live about 4 miles away from Newcastle International airport. Do I need to tell anyone at the airport that I fly my drone.
it is always about 200 Ft or below.
I live in Killingworth
Wally, From a Pilot perspective: If you are 4 miles away from the Centre of Newcastle Airport in any direction you are inside the Newcastle CTR.
The following would apply :
If the system does not have an approved Detect and Avoid capability, the restrictions detailed below will normally be applied to UAS operations outside segregated airspace as part of the CAA permissions and exemptions process.
The aircraft must not be flown:
In controlled airspace, except with the permission of the appropriate ATC unit;
In any aerodrome traffic zone except with the permission of either the appropriate ATC unit or the person in charge of the aerodrome;
At a height exceeding 400 feet above the surface;
At a distance beyond the visual range of the Remote Pilot/RPA observer of the aircraft, or a maximum range of 500 metres, whichever is less
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Where available, the operator is to make use of an ATS provider to monitor UAS flights and to provide a service to them and to other aircraft operating in the vicinity of the segregated airspace. Communications are to be maintained between the ATS provider and the Remote Pilot,
and procedures are to be put in place for, amongst others, emergency recovery, loss of control link and the avoidance of infringing aircraft.
I hope this helps? it is only an opinion on what is read.
I am actually hoping that the UK starts to adopt the FAA Stance where they list DROTAMS.
Not generalising but there are some muppets who do fly Drones dangerously close to Aircraft.