Is an A2 CofC worth it?

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Hi all, I’m a new user and slowly trying to build up my certs and open my options for flight types… My drone weighs in at 559 grams so I don’t think I can use it under A1 category with A2 CofC… that being the case will I gain any rights from taking the course?

Thanks All !!!

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@mathewjohngibb-z4xea Welcome to Dronehub

You could look at Article 16 instead through FPV UK see here for the benefit if signing up through FPV UK

I am presuming due to the weight you have done the CAA Dmares flyer ID & Operator ID Drones | Civil Aviation Authority

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Oddly enough I’ve just signed up to Article 16 through FPV UK and got a discount code to do A2 lol. I’m just not convinced that I will gain much from it based on what I read and my drone weight? :face_with_spiral_eyes: lol

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@mathewjohngibb-z4xea I had A2 CofC and have both the DJI Mini (249grams) and DJI Mavic 2 Pro just under 1kg.

A2CofC has served me well but the Article 16 is better for flying from recreational places (park, fields etc) within built up areas

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It’s a bit of a minefield of do’s and don’ts isn’t it. It’s going to take a lot of bedtime reading to make sure I’m hot on my Article 16 rights. But I think it’s going to be worth it for me as it’s hard to get too far out and about with the kids and work etc

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@mathewjohngibb-z4xea There is some reading up to do, but it’s mostly common sense, you get greater freedoms out of it though so well worth it.

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Is the handbook my bible? Hopefully all my references are in there?

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@mathewjohngibb-z4xea Everything you need is in the Handbook :slight_smile:

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Thanks for the advice Marcus you’ve been great!:+1:t2:

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Knowledge is power you can never learn enough ?

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