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<p>While there are no current plans to require those purchasing drones to be informed
specifically of the risk drones pose to nesting birds and their feeding grounds, the
Government has been working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and other
agencies to encourage the responsible use of drones. For example, the CAA launched
a website, www.dronesafe.co.uk, which serves to raise awareness of the current rules
of the air and the “drone and model aircraft code” sets these out in a clear and simple
way.</p><p>The CAA has also developed a competency test, which is compulsory for remote
pilots flying unmanned aircraft, including drones, from 250g up to 20kg. It covers
subjects such as flight restriction zones, height restrictions, registration and how
close to people and buildings a drone can legally fly, as well as reminding those
flying drones to be aware and considerate of their surroundings wherever they are
being flown.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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