L AKE DIS TRIC T
TheLake District needs little or no
introduction as one of the most picturesque
regions in the UK. The diverse landscape
lends itself perfectly to drone photography
and video, and despite having busier areas
where you wouldn’t necessarily want to or
be able to fly, there’s a multitude of places
both on and off the beaten track where it’s
safe to take off and shoot. Iconic areas
include Buttermere, Derwent Water and
Wastwater, but this is the kind of place where
great locations can practically be found
around every corner and over every hill.
PE AK DIS TRIC T
Representing the Midlands, the Peak District
offers spectacular views despite not offering
the higher peaks of Snowdonia, the Lake
District or the Yorkshire Dales. But, don’t let
that put you off as the area is absolutely
stunning and the ability to explore the hills,
reservoirs and forests with a drone could
easily keep you busy for a lifetime. Those
kinds of places are just the tip of the iceberg,
too. The Roaches, Mam Tor and Winnats
Pass are just a few of the most spectacular
locations you can enjoy and most places are
just a short drive apart.YORK SHIREDALES
Whilenotaspopularasitscloseneighbour,
theLakeDistrict,theYorkshireDalesis a
well-known‘hiddengem’featuringrugged
peaks,waterfalls,limestonepavements,fells
andmuchmore.TheareasaroundSettle,
MalhamandIngletonareamazingplaces,
butwitha regionthatcoversalmostthe
entirenorthernwidthofEngland,thereare
manyhiddenlocationstobefoundand
exploredbybothfootandair.Thisreallyis a
placethatdespitebeingwellknown,has
plentytobediscoveredandit nevertakes
longtofeellikeyou’rein wilderness.3 4 5
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DRONE FACT
NEW UK DRONE LAWS
New UK drone laws came into effect on 30
November 2019 and require anyone who flies
a drone weighing 250g-20kg to take an online
safety test and to register their drone(s) to obtain
an operator ID and a flyer ID. The cost of the test
and obtaining the IDs is £9 per year, and the
online test must be taken every three years.
For info about the new laws, to register
your drone(s) and take the online test,
visit: register-drones.caa.co.uk