Reader's Photos: Wilmslow from above

by Lisa Reeves

Thursday 9^th June 2016

Thu 9^th Jun 2016

Chris Clarke of Lacey Green, Wilmslow has kindly sent a selection of photos taken over the last couple of weeks above Wilmslow and the neighbouring area.

The photos were taken using his drone and show the River Dean, Lacey Green, the town centre, the Carrs, St Bartholomews Church and one from further afield showing Jodrell Bank.

Speaking about how they were taken Chris said "The key thing has been picking times to take the photos to get the best lighting, and avoid when people are around. Some of the video was taken by programming a "mission" in advance to get the drone to carry out a specific shot or clip, using Google Maps to plan the shot.

"The photos are taken with a drone, but, taking into account the rules and regulations for flying, so for example, flying below 400 feet, using common sense, not flying within 50 metres of people / buildings or over congested groups of people."

Chris added "I would also way that the amazing thing which clearly comes into view with some of these shots, is how green Wilmslow is - a beautiful place to live."

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Comments

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Rick Andrews

Thursday 9^th June 2016 at 2:53 pm

Nice photos, but please be careful with the 50 metre rule as that has to be measured horizontally and not vertically.

Chris Loughlin

Wednesday 15^th June 2016 at 6:17 pm

Indeed - great pictures, but - just for the reference of other readers who may have a drone with a camera, the law generally prohibits flying over a 'congested area' - not "congested groups of people". It's a specific legal term. For example, some of these shots are from within what the CAA would certainly regard as a congested area - for which you need specific CAA permission. Also - might be worth noting that in the past the CAA has regarded photos given to the press for no charge as still being 'aerial work' - in which case the operator has to be commercially licensed and insured. I'm sure Mr Clarke is fully compliant with all the legislation - I only mention it for other readers who might be thinking of offering similar lovely pictures with their drones. It's easy to be tempted - but there are real safety issues as well as legal niceties!