Rutland Water - 'Fire on the Water' - May 2024

Well you turn up with your drone, hoping for a bit of sun; and you get lucky once in a while.
Rutland Water is highly photogenic; you get to see some lovely sights in & around the water.
However, when the sun is at the right angle (OR, you can create the angle with a Drone and height!); it really turns it on.
Extra lucky tonight; given the sailing club was out in force, enjoying the warmer weather and a bit of sun!
Who can blame them?
Nice little breeze as well, lush conditions for an evening sailing or a quick flight; for some pictures and a bit of video.
Unedited flight footage, DJI Drone; taken from 120m.

[@gl2773]

Did you have approval to fly over the Reservoir? It’s a restricted area and drone flying is banned as it’s an SSI. See Drone Assist for further information.

[@shadowofthegardener]

"Drones are not permitted on any Anglian Water Park without the prior written consent by Anglian Water Services Ltd."
The drone wasn't on their Land.
It was 120m in the sky.
Nor was it's TOAL from property/land; Anglian Water own.
The TOAL was from public land & spaces/places.
And flew through public air space. In VLOS.
Controlled by the CAA, not owned NOR controlled by Anglian Water. The Drone IS insured with Public Liability. Registered and marked with legally required details.
With ZERO FRZ issues on the Drones app, and Zero issues with TOAL due to SSI on same app. SSI's are not necessarily FRZ's.
If it was RED zoned; the Drone wouldn't have gone up. It wasn't.
Cottesmore/Barnack/Wittering will be FRZ'd and Red zoned. (Aircraft taking off/Landing/controlled air space/low flying aircraft/Military controlled/Restricted air space.)
Rutland water is not. (Which is why so much footage and flights are available to view and enjoy.)
No approval needed unless I want to take off from land they own and control, no issues to the SSI. (Dog walkers, cyclists and walkers are more of a problem in this respect than a drone at 120m high. Which I am fairly sure you are well aware of.)
Please see ALL the other drone flight footage from BOTH Rutland water, and Grafham Water. Available on UA-cam and many other sources.
Hope you had a lovely weekend, enjoyed the weather and the Northern Lights if you caught them. & that you caught some of the other drone footage of the Northern Lights. Taken over Rutland water & it's air space; taken by other drone pilots enjoying the air space and scenery. Take care, fly safe. (:

[@gl2773]

@@shadowofthegardenerthanks for taking the time to provide a full reply. My understanding was that flying over a SSSI was not permissible, especially if it’s a SSSI due to the potential impact on wildlife, such as birds. However, I’m sure you’ve done your homework and it’s good to know that drone flying over the reservoir is permitted within CAA legislation.

[@shadowofthegardener]

@@gl2773 Depends on the SSI and what it is in place for. & any responsible drone pilot is going to behave and fly safely and appropriately, respecting nature. As 9 out of 10 times; that's why we are in the air. To capture it or film it. I wouldn't fly near the Ospreys nesting sites; for obvious reasons. Also because they don't interest me; Red Kites are another matter though. :) & they are known for allowing you to fly with them if you know what you are doing and they are happy for you to share their space. If not; stay on the ground and well away; or know how to get your drone down fast. 😂 😂

[@gl2773]

@@shadowofthegardener I’ve shyed away from flying over the reservoir but saw you flying the other day. On reflection, I’ll probably give it a go.