An investigation into advice given by retailers on drone use has revealed that shops including John Lewis, Currys PC World and Hamleys were giving inaccurate guidelines on where drones can be flown. Of the eight shops investigated, only Apple gave advice in line with the Civil Aviation Authority's legally recognised "drone code". "BALPA believes drone operators, especially hobbyists, need to be made aware of the potential dangers of irresponsible flying. The CAA said it had received a number of complaints about how to fly drones, but was unable to comment further until its investigations are complete.
An investigation into advice given by retailers on drone use has revealed that shops including John Lewis, Currys PC World and Hamleys were giving inaccurate guidelines on where drones can be flown. Of the eight shops investigated, only Apple gave advice in line with the Civil Aviation Authority's legally recognised "drone code". The CAA said it had received a number of complaints about how to fly drones, but was unable to comment further until its investigations are complete.