Carapau
Tek care, lambs ont road, MRF Moderator
Due to what I do I get to see a lot of different multi-rotors and I know of only one that uses 25mW video TX (ie mine) all of the others I have seen use power way over this- a classic device being the DJI video TX/RX AVL58. What I wanted to do was to find out the definitive answer of what is allowed and what isn't. Of all the threads I have seen people tend to quote someone who knows someone who reckons etc etc. So, here it is direct from the horses mouth ie straight off the Ofcom website (apologies if this has been posted before but I couldn't find such a post).
'' IR 2030 (available here) sets out the criteria that must be met by certain short range devices, in order to qualify for exemption from the need for a licence. It provides for devices that operate on 5.8 GHz (IR2030/1/23 on page 21) and permits airborne use though radiated power must not exceed 25 mW EIRP. We believe that this could cover video cameras.
Using radio without being properly authorised by Ofcom significantly increases the risk of harmful interference to other uses. This is particularly true of airborne use, as the ‘footprint’ of a signal from an airborne transmitter can affect a larger number of ground users. The maximum penalty for the unauthorised use of radio is a fine of £5,000 and/or a prison sentence. The courts may also order forfeit any thing used in connection with the offence. ''
Link to this is here and you are looking for the 3rd para above section 12 : http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/sp...xempt-radio-use/licence-exempt-devices/ofw311
So I guess the main thing about this is that if you get caught using anything over 25mW (and that is a huge if as I am not sure how they will catch you) then the fine could end up being rather expensive ie fine plus loss of all you kit. Either that or get a licnece which doesn't look expensive (£50 a year I think).
'' IR 2030 (available here) sets out the criteria that must be met by certain short range devices, in order to qualify for exemption from the need for a licence. It provides for devices that operate on 5.8 GHz (IR2030/1/23 on page 21) and permits airborne use though radiated power must not exceed 25 mW EIRP. We believe that this could cover video cameras.
Using radio without being properly authorised by Ofcom significantly increases the risk of harmful interference to other uses. This is particularly true of airborne use, as the ‘footprint’ of a signal from an airborne transmitter can affect a larger number of ground users. The maximum penalty for the unauthorised use of radio is a fine of £5,000 and/or a prison sentence. The courts may also order forfeit any thing used in connection with the offence. ''
Link to this is here and you are looking for the 3rd para above section 12 : http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/sp...xempt-radio-use/licence-exempt-devices/ofw311
So I guess the main thing about this is that if you get caught using anything over 25mW (and that is a huge if as I am not sure how they will catch you) then the fine could end up being rather expensive ie fine plus loss of all you kit. Either that or get a licnece which doesn't look expensive (£50 a year I think).
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