What you need to have time before the ban drones, and what to do after
Devices / / December 19, 2019
In mid-April, come into force amendments to the Air Code of the Russian Federation on the use of unmanned ships. Very soon, the customs officers will open the 5% parcels from abroad. And the closer to summer will be reduced duty-free import strip, and we will begin to pay extra for the purchase of more expensive is not 150, but what some US $ 25. In general, in the near future Russia is likely to remain without flying RC-models in principle.
The law regulating flights of radio-controlled vehicles
The amendments to the Air Code adopted in the second and third readings, signed by the president and must be enter into force 90 days after publication (were published in "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" January 11, 2016 of the year). From this point on will be subject to state registration of unmanned aircraft, maximum takeoff weight greater than 250 grams. Under the Act are subject aircraft weighing up to 30 kilograms of all types of devices and designs.
These aircraft are subject to mandatory certification. Some devices will be certified on the basis of an existing instrument of airworthiness, some - on the basis of the manufacturer's certificate. Classifier currently does not exist.
previously, manufacturers copter not certified their devices in Russia, because it is simply not needed. And it is unlikely to be: most of the vehicles imported illegally. So in this regard, the owners have to wriggle out.
In addition, lawmakers are thinking and the "crew". It consists of one or more external pilots. One of them should be appointed commander of the unmanned and carry the additional responsibility for any problems with use: take the final decision on take-off, flight and return to the airport or a forced landing in the event of a clear threat security.
Russian Air CodeSuch decisions can be made with deviation from the flight plan, the relevant body of a unified air traffic management system and job flight, with binding body notifying respective air traffic services (flight management unit) and possibly in accordance with established rules flights.
Before the advent of unmanned flights amendments generally not regulated. And this is bad. But amended it became better not. In fact, they simply ban the flights of all vehicles heavier than 250 grams. And this - any radio-controlled model or kvadro-, hexa- and oktokoptery.
Rules of registration of unmanned vehicles
So, in mid-April all drones You will need to register. State Register of drones will drive the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia).
To make the device in the register of the owner must submit a written application to the Federal Air Transport Agency in any form, but the data itself and the drone (type, serial number, date of manufacture, manufacturer's name, maximum takeoff weight, the type and number of installed engines and their power). After registration drone is assigned and applied to his nationality and registration markings. Re-registration is required when you change the shipowner and any change of accessories, modifications.
After registration in the State Register of Federal Air Transport Agency is required to put a drone on account of the Federal Security Service (FSB), reporting the same data as in the registration.
What threatens the customs and new rules
Complications with registration complemented big trouble with customs. Firstly, because the majority of the drones are larger than allowing the duty-free limit (currently $ 150, but probably by the summer, he will drop to 10-20 dollars).
Secondly, most of the copter and aircraft produced in China (everyone's favorite Phantom - too), which means that their certification to urgently deal with no one. Thus, they will all be counterfeit products.
In the case of opening parcels (And customs not only have the right to open the parcel, but will do it more often) or the presence her information that the package contains an unmanned aerial vehicle, your purchase will be delayed.
The scenarios can be two:
- or drone will remain with the customs authorities,
- or to import it will have to carry out certification. How exactly, I have not yet figured out until the end. It's too confusing process, which should head the Federal Air Transport Agency. As long as such a procedure is carried out only for ultralight piloted vehicles.
How to get around the new regulations
In fact - nothing. Although the rules written by a huge pile, there are two problems that are firmly forbid any flights:
- Copter and radio-controlled planes are not certified and are not subject to certification, which means that they can not be registered.
- No formal procedure for obtaining license to fly (at least for a qualified captain unmanned, at least for the auxiliary pilot-operator). That is why Federal Air Transport Agency has the right to refuse any attempt at formal registration.
Logically, if the question of drones engaged in DOSAAF. However, this organization is practically destroyed, and a holy place is never empty. To support the development of unmanned vehicles appeared NGO "Association of Small UAVs».
It already offers everyone to join their ranks and receive an official certificate of a member. For ordinary drivers is totally free, but if necessary, legal support, participation in research projects, commerce must be a little shake the purse. The project was marked by the organization of round tables and exhibitions, including in the areas of "Skolkovo". But none of the initiatives are not by the State Duma in approving the current amendments were considered. As the achievements of associations can be noted only won the case of freight by air on a small bespilotnike Syktyvkar.
However, membership in any club or organization is not exempt from compulsory registration. Do not save and brown model airplane clubs. Unfortunately, the activities of such clubs is not regulated and, apparently, this season (if legislators do not take pity), its members meet on the ground or in garages conspiracy.
What to do
Fly carefully, quietly. And to prepare for the fact that, if caught, will have to pay a fine of 5 to 50 thousand rubles (for the violation of the airspace and the unregistered device). If, moreover, is found the flash drive with video and there will be no resolution on the photo and video, you can fly on an even greater amount. If there are pictures that can be classified as a collection of map data, the penalty will increase to 200-500 thousand rubles.
Thus, if and fly, then:
- do it so that other people were safe;
- do it quietly;
- do it privately - their own or friendly - territory at low altitude.
Fly while not on anything, but I want to? Unfortunately, the only way out - at least for now - to buy right now, to parcel had time to come to the end of March. It is advisable to use the services of a transport company - "SDEK», SPSR Express or EMS: deadlines are too small, any order from China will be sent no earlier than February 17.
Later - in theory - can be imported dismantled, disassembled machines: separate screws and motors, separately housing Flight controller and so on. All in different packages with a reliable time offset to send did not cross the customs. Or buy within the country, which is much more expensive.
Unfortunately, fall under the ban virtually all aircraft designed to fly on the street. And quadrocopter (analogues), and radio-controlled helicopters and similar aircraft / gliders. If you decide to take the risk, then first of all you should pay attention to these models:
Syma X5C (W)
Small copter for the street. Pros: high quality plastic, durable design, a large number of parts, low cost. Is a modification of a video stream. Disadvantages: relatively fast burn engines, are brittle legs can carry an action camera.
Buy Syma X5C (W) →
WLtoys V686
Several more powerful copter, which is quite capable to carry - not for long and close - a good camera. Much stronger than the X5, but more expensive (not all) and more difficult to manage.
Buy WLtoys V686 →
JJRC H16 Yizhan Tarantula X6
Excellent, durable copter with ample opportunities. He is able to carry GoPro, even without control it with the remote. Suitable for shooting videos simple.
Buy JJRC H16 Yizhan Tarantula X6 →
syma X8
A more advanced and expensive variant Syma X5C size Phantom. In contrast to the "five" may carry a full chamber. Unfortunately, the active suspension to stabilize it there, so still leaves several castrated machine. But it is cheap, durable and has a great community.
Buy Syma X8 →
Flying 3D X8
The most affordable of the more or less serious devices. On board there is even a telemetry to display flight parameters.
Buy Flying 3D X8 →
Cheerson CX-20
Almost Phantom. It has a powerful brushless motor that can increase the thrust-weight ratio, and due to this - the duration of the flight and payload. It can be equipped with controllable suspension for GoPro and analogues. flight time - 15 minutes, and this is already enough for a short video. And the speed at Cheerson CX-20 decent. Cheap and light plastic, but very good modifiable structure and low cost.
Buy Cheerson CX-20 →
XK Detect X380
Large, but well-controlled copter with a reasonable price, its own suspension and video broadcasting system. One of the best semi-professional options.
Buy XK Detect X380 →
Walkera QR X350 (Pro)
Almost Phantom. Can fly in automatic mission map, the duration of the flight Pro-version comes to 25 minutes. Roads, difficult to manage, but thanks to the board on the basis of ArduCopter has virtually endless customization possibilities. If desired, it can be to sort and assemble the unit to its frame. Due to the enormous community is better quality and customizable replacement DJI products at a reasonable price.
Buy Walkera QR X350 (Pro) →
afterword
All of these devices are subject to exactly the upcoming ban. However, if you get them in advance, perhaps, will fly safely. Probably, public organizations will sooner or later achieve certain concessions and adjustments in the law that will return the model aircraft sports. But in the future. In the meantime, we will get out somehow.
This article will open a cycle dedicated to a variety of aircraft, their operation, set-up and creation. I will talk about their own attempts to register the unit, and then consider small-sized drones that can be exploited.
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