So I have a question - they've just finished building an off-shore wind farm. Provided I keep line of sight, is there any law against flying near to record the change of scenery? I'm talking about staying about 100ft away.
They may appear to be turning slowly but the tip speed of most is between 150-200 mph.It would be like swatting a fly and those things usually move pretty slow.
I love his videos, very fun to watch it.200mph, I don't think so. Not these anyway. Hell he flew through the blades in motion.
I think with laws regarding drone flying, what your common sense is telling you is often probably right. Thought I'd check though. Just need to know if they will cause significant interference now..As long as it doesn't come up as a nfz you should be fine. I dont know UK drone law but most drone laws are written to protect people and property. There are no people and your drone is in no way going to hurt a massive wind turbine. It would be like swatting a fly and those things usually move pretty slow. I've seen some great windfarm videos
Ken Heron posted some windfarm vids but that was in the states.
200mph, I don't think so. Not these anyway. Hell he flew through the blades in motion.
Tens of thousands? Really? So the ground beneath these generators are littered with bird carcasses, yes? Where did you get that figure? In any event, you're not worried by the millions of humans and other species affected by fossil or wood fuel burning? Nor how we're going to dispose of the thousands of tonnes of high-grade and millions more tonnes of lower grade nuclear waste over the next 50 years, as all the current generation of nuclear power stations need to be decommissioned? No, you're concerned about a a few thousand bird strikes globally by a carbon neutral generator? Ye Gods.....That hi linear speed out at end of blades is why 10's of thousands of eagles and other birds are killed by them each year. One day enough folks will realize the net negative power gain from them to take them down.
Yes, ground is covered with carcasses. You ever go walk under them?Tens of thousands? Really? So the ground beneath these generators are littered with bird carcasses, yes? Where did you get that figure? In any event, you're not worried by the millions of humans and other species affected by fossil or wood fuel burning? Nor how we're going to dispose of the thousands of tonnes of high-grade and millions more tonnes of lower grade nuclear waste over the next 50 years, as all the current generation of nuclear power stations need to be decommissioned? No, you're concerned about a a few thousand bird strikes globally by a carbon neutral generator? Ye Gods.....
Yes, ground is covered with carcasses. You ever go walk under them?
None that I've been to had any dead birds visible.Yes, ground is covered with carcasses. You ever go walk under them?
That hi linear speed out at end of blades is why 10's of thousands of eagles and other birds are killed by them each year. One day enough folks will realize the net negative power gain from them to take them down.
Yes, I have a solar array, with Tesla Powerwall battery storage. Next question?And I thought the post was about uk laws and permissions ? Not about how badly were screwing with our planet , out of interest is your drone charged by Solar ?
None that I've been to had any dead birds visible.
There are plenty of scientific reports showing very low numbers, nothing like you are talking about.
None? Where have you been? Sorry for my misinformation though; I said 10,s of thousands. I was talking abouto USA only: it is actually 100's of thousands. And for those wanting to make my count worldwide, it is actually MILLIONS.
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Will Wind Turbines Ever Be Safe For Birds?
Windfarms kill 10-20 times more than previously thought | Save the Eagles International
Perhaps you would do better googling for videos of all the hit birds? There are plenty. Might change your mind.
I think you mean "so if you don't own it, don't go less than 50m".In answer to your original question, within 50 meters of any vessel or structure not in your control. So if you don't own it don't go with 50m is the rule Summary of UK legal requirements