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Club Talk / Re: ISR Club and Insurance for Models.
« Last post by billscottni on September 23, 2025, 17:39:35 PM »On a 'similar' point I've been trying to clarify the situation with ROI flyers coming North to fly. Originally I was told they would have to do and pay for the CAA registration, but I received some clarification recently from the BMFA CEO :
I'm afraid that Andy's advice is correct and the complication is indeed a legacy of BREXIT as you've already identified.
The UK is now a 'Third Country' in terms of EU regulation and the drone registration scheme operated in the UK is valid only in the UK and is not recognised by the EU and vice-versa.
However, our Article 16 Authorisation does make provision for visiting pilots (see section 4.5 in the attached) which may help.
Essentially, visiting pilots can operate legally by displaying an Operator ID from a 'host'. They would just need to take the CAA Flyer ID test which is free and lasts for 5 years.
They would not need to take out any form of BMFA membership, because of further BREXIT complications which create difficulties in selling a membership with insurance benefits to anyone from outside of the UK. However, we essentially accept them as members whilst visiting (just keep a log of who we are covering in this way) at no cost.
I'm afraid that Andy's advice is correct and the complication is indeed a legacy of BREXIT as you've already identified.
The UK is now a 'Third Country' in terms of EU regulation and the drone registration scheme operated in the UK is valid only in the UK and is not recognised by the EU and vice-versa.
However, our Article 16 Authorisation does make provision for visiting pilots (see section 4.5 in the attached) which may help.
Essentially, visiting pilots can operate legally by displaying an Operator ID from a 'host'. They would just need to take the CAA Flyer ID test which is free and lasts for 5 years.
They would not need to take out any form of BMFA membership, because of further BREXIT complications which create difficulties in selling a membership with insurance benefits to anyone from outside of the UK. However, we essentially accept them as members whilst visiting (just keep a log of who we are covering in this way) at no cost.
) to allow members insured outside of the MACI membership and insurance.
) MACI might not be in a position in the future to offer insurance (this is pure speculation of course, and can be total rubbish talk from me!), and we also can take of the advantages of the rules that specify you must be insured to fly RC in Ireland, but not to a particular Association, Federation, club or insurers.
) then all opened up, not a drop of rain in sight!