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Dun Troddan Broch - Glenelg added to Iconic Landscapes and Ancient Sites in Scotland by AlbionDrones on 31/05/2023

No Drone signs next to the Broch, vehemently anti-drone people in the smallholding and located just within EGR610 - so some care needed.

Firstly check that the Low Fly zone is not operational - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable

Secondly TOAL from away, the parking spot at Dun Telve broch has good VLOS to Dun Troddan if you stay at height to maintain VLOS.

Thirdly, be prepared to be challenged by the locals - I was talking to another drone flyer - who grew up playing in the brochs and is now in his 70's - and he warned me off flying near the smallholding as he had been accosted doing so - even though he was flying within the Drone Code at all times.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 57.1946, -5.586846 • what3words: ///nights.slimming.haven

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 24/04/2023. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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Brancepeth Castle, Durham (By DJNelson)

Site has a public footpath to the east of the castle leading from the main entrance to the church. Parking available on or off site.

Emailed to ask permission weeks in advance but no reply.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 54.73414, -1.654373 • what3words: ///disengage.holidays.reframe

Glyne Gap, Rother (By grandad1950)

Best seen from Galley Hill , the coast is a continuation of the shingle beach running from Hastings to Bexhill on Sea.

No free parking unless you fancy a bit of a walk up the hill, but great views of the surrounding area.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.84121, 0.49746 • what3words: ///pirate.winter.flying

Higham, Gravesham (By outdoorswithmatt)

It’s a lovely location near to but not in the village of Higham in Kent. I’ve never seen anyone else there but it is a public right of way and has a signpost clearly saying public footpath. There is a private residence next to one of the lakes, so keep in mind the privacy of the occupants and avoid flying near to it even with a sub 250g drone like the DJI Flip.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 51.43164, 0.474134 • what3words: ///power.film.loser

Old Bedford River and New Bedford River floodplain, East Cambridgeshire (By liberator24)

This is the floodplain between the New Bedford River and the Old Bedford River. The construction of these was carried out in the 1600s by Dutch drainage engineer Cornelius Vermuyden in order to drain the Fens, making the suitable for farming. The floodplain is a SSSI, but would appear to relate to plants and riverlife.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.41026, 0.112095 • what3words: ///retrieves.guideline.struts

Bulverhythe East Sussex, Hastings (By grandad1950)

Between Hastings and Bexhill on the East Sussex coast, Bulverhythe has an extensive shingle beach. Care needed due to the proximity of the railway lines along the edge of the beach.

A good walk can be had going from Hastings to Bexhill , with lots of photo oportunities for both drones and regular cameras.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8496, 0.531382 • what3words: ///gone.items.reason

St Thomas the Apostle Church, Swale (By Stevieg75)

Parking is limited and access road to Harty is a little one lane country road with pullins

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 51.35956, 0.904503 • what3words: ///apartment.bless.degree

Donington Park, North West Leicestershire (By Heading270)

Donington Park racetrack lies just to the west of East Midlands Airport and within their FRZ. Permission for the flight was obtained from East Midlands Airport on one of its runway maintenance closure days. This shot was taken looking west towards Coppice & McLean’s from outside the racetrack perimeter.

Donington Park is run by ex-F1 driver Jonathan Palmer’s Motorsport Vision International, with the land leased from the Wheatcroft family. It is host to all kinds of motorsport events, from Superbikes to Trucks, Public Track Days, Moto GP and BTCC Touring Cars. In 1993 it held the Formula One European Grand Prix which was won in torrential rain by the legendary Ayrton Senna.

Donington Park is also home to the world-famous Download (previously Monsters of Rock) Festival annually which sees over 100,000 music fans attend to see the likes of Iron Maiden, Guns and Roses, Linkin Park and Metallica.

TOAL was from the public footpath by the road to Castle Donington.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.82846, -1.361403 • what3words: ///pays.cheering.engraving

M1 Junction 24, North West Leicestershire (By Heading270)

DFA Permission obtained from East Midlands as the site is within the FRZ. Shot on one of the recent runway closure days. Busy motorway junction at the confluence of the M1, A453, A6 & A50. Hope to re-visit as the site has great potential for a Hyperlapse.
TOAL from public footpath to the north-east of the roundabout.

Land owner permission not required.

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Co-ordinates: 52.84402, -1.293082 • what3words: ///chickens.flickers.dictation

St Leonards on Sea East Sussex, Hastings (By grandad1950)

A suburb of Hastings with lots of room to fly along the beach. Much less crowded than Hastings.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.8516, 0.562616 • what3words: ///rally.teams.stand

Hastings Pier, Hastings (By grandad1950)

Always lots to photograph in Hastings, the pier being just one of many interesting things to see. In January Dawn isn't too early but the seafront is still quite empty at 8.00am. It would be very different at that time in the summer.
Lots of parking spaces along the seafront.

Land owner permission requirements unknown.

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Co-ordinates: 50.85261, 0.572372 • what3words: ///pinks.food.anyway


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