CAA and VisitEngland launch ‘400ft Britain’

In keeping with the national tourism organisation’s #OMGB marketing campaign to celebrate amazing ‘Oh My Great Britain’ moments and experiences, budding enthusiasts are invited to submit an image or short video of the British countryside, whether it’s the stunning Yorkshire Dales, a sunset over the South Downs or the picturesque Lake District. The images must be captured using a safely operated drone at no higher than 400ft – the highest point the CAA recommends people fly to keep them in sight according to the CAA’s Dronecode, a simple set of rules outlining how to use drones safely. Competition entries must follow the Dronecode.

The competition is aimed at images of the countryside as flyers need to observe the UK laws which prohibit flight over congested areas or within 50 metres of a person or building.

The competition runs until 31 January 2017, With autumn just breaking and winter on its way, the CAA and VisitEngland expect some stunning imagery to be submitted through the simple hashtag #400ftBritain either via Twitter or Instagram.

Entries will be hosted at www.400ftBritain.com throughout the course of the competition, with winners picked in February 2017, and an exhibition planned for the New Year to showcase the very best submissions, before the UK’s first official ‘Drone Photographer and Videographer of the Year’ are both announced. The winners will be picked by a panel of photography experts and will win an exclusive Phantom Flight School drone holiday.

Competition entries must comply with the rules of the CAA’s Dronecode including:

• Drones must be flown within your line of sight - It’s safer to stay below 400ft (120m) as this reduces the likelihood of a conflict with manned aircraft
• Drones must be kept at least 50 metres from people and properties and 150 metres from crowds and built up areas
• Drones cannot be flown near airports, airfields or aircraft

The Dronecode is an easy to understand version of the UK drone law that people must adhere to. For more information on the code go to www.caa.co.uk/droneaware
To enter the competition, simply upload your photo to Twitter or Instagram, or your video to YouTube using the hashtag #400ftbritain. Entries close on 31st January 2017.
The competition terms and conditions can be read here: www.400ftBritain.com.