Anybody have any experience filming in France? What the are the regs? The job is in the mountains, not in populated areas. I checked this list and didn't see France mentioned https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvZl8S9wZihWdG5wNlE2MjlkYmYyNU4wZHVBRFAyS2c#gid=0 Any and all help is appreciated.
Hi Nick i am based in Switzerland, just next to France and i am not allowed to fly there..... they have A LOT OF RULES in France, basically made to keep us others out of their market.... if you read French: http://www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/Demarches-pour-effectuer-des.html if not: basicaly, your copter has to be approved by french civil aviation authority, you need a pilots licence, do a lot of paperwork...... good luck!
Hi Nick, i guess it is too late, but, just in case if you need, i have " the right papers " to work in France. ;-) Regards Denis
The rules are the same for everybody. Basically you first have to pass a theorical exam that show you know the rules, then you have to fill a lot of papers describing your copter and the way you operate it, take care of it. Depending the " scenarii (4) " you will fly they will not ask for the same things ... Last, when we fly in town or where there are people, we need a special autorisation from the "la préfecture du département" Démarches pour effectuer des activités particulières et des expérimentations avec un drone (aéronef télépiloté) - Ministère du Développement durable
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