Q: | How many operators / pilots can I cover on my FlyCovered policy? |
A: | We do not have a limit. Our policy covers the business. If you have selected Operators Indemnity cover, any qualified pilot who has your permission to operate the insured drone is covered. We do have minimum requirements for additional pilots to be insured. From 31st December 2020 all of our policies will continue to cover current PfCO holders until they are phased out. In line with the new regulations we will cover commercial operators who have a valid and current Flyer ID and Operator ID, hold the competencies, permission, licence and certificate legally required to perform commercial activities and are operating the insured drone within any local rules and regulations. This includes those operating drones for commercial consideration in the open categories A1 and A3 where A2CofC, GVC or other certification may not be required. Basically as long as the insured operator / pilot is flying the insured drone within the local rules and regulations and has any relevant competencies, permission, licence and certificate legally required to perform commercial activities that are required then our policy will cover them. Found In Pay As You Fly + Frequent Flyer |
Q: | Do I have to name all operators / pilots that will use my drone on my policy? |
A: | No, our policy covers the named business. You are not required to name any qualified additional pilots on the policy but they must be shown in your operations log and you need to have added Operators Indemnity to your policy. The FlyCovered policy will cover commercial operators / pilots who have a valid and current Flyer ID and Operator ID, hold the competencies, permission, licence or certificate legally required to perform commercial activities and are operating the insured drone within any local rules and regulations. This includes those operating drones for commercial consideration in the open categories A1 and A3 where A2CofC, GVC or other certification may not be required. Basically as long as the insured operator / pilot is flying the insured drone within the local rules and regulations and has any relevant competencies, permission, licence and certificate legally required to perform commercial activities that are required then our policy will cover them. Found In Pay As You Fly + Frequent Flyer |
Q: | Whats a CAA recognised NQE? |
A: | This is a National Qualified Entity (NQE) that is recognised by the CAA and operates on behalf of the CAA in training and examining drone operators who want to obtain a Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO). A list of all the CAA recognised NAMEs in the UK can be found on their CAA Drones Guidance page. Found In Pay As You Fly + Frequent Flyer |
Q: | What drone businesses / operators can you insure? |
A: | We can offer insurance to drone operators / businesses that hold a valid Permission for Commercial Operation (PfCO).
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Q: | What drone operators and pilots are you able to cover? |
A: | From 31st December 2020 all of our policies will continue to cover current PfCO holders. In line with the new regulations we will cover commercial operators who have a valid and current Flyer ID and Operator ID, hold the competencies, permission, licence and certificate legally required to perform commercial activities and are operating the insured drone within any local rules and regulations. This includes those operating drones for commercial consideration in the open categories A1 and A3 where A2CofC, GVC or other certification may not be required. Basically as long as the insured operator / pilot is flying the insured drone within the local rules and regulations and has any relevant competencies, permission, licence and certificate legally required to perform commercial activities that are required then our policy will cover them. Who do not have fault drone related claims paid and outstanding totalling more than £7,500 in the past 5 years. Have not had a single drone related claim over £5,000 in the past five years. Who have not had more than 2 drone related claims in the past 5 years. Drone businesses located in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, the Island of Guernsey, the Island of Jersey or the Island of Alderney. Operators and pilots that will operate the insured drone in accordance with national and/or local regulations, and obtain any permits or extended permissions if required prior to any flight. Found In Pay As You Fly + Frequent Flyer |
Q: | Can I fly the insured drone in restricted areas? |
A: | Although we do not exclude you from operating in restricted, high risk or hazardous locations, you are required to comply with the local/national aviation regulations and if required have the correct permits and extended permissions in place for any cover to be operative. Any flights of unmanned aircraft around airfields or airports that are designated as �protected aerodromes' are tightly restricted. Unmanned aircraft of any size must not be flown within the Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) of a protected aerodrome, without appropriate permission. Please refer to the CAA website for further information. The Dronesafe website contains an interactive map, which shows all the Aerodrome FRZs.
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Q: | If I have a Pay As You Fly+ policy, can I book Insured Flying Days without an internet connection? |
A: | Yes. Although this is an online insurance service we fully understand internet connections can be temperamental at times. If you are unable to get an internet connection, you can call our Customer Service Team on 0208 059 8542 lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The team can access your account with your permission and book an Insured Flying Day for you. To do this they will request a selection of letters from your memorable word, they will never request the whole word. If you feel the area you will be booking Insured Flying Days from will not have any internet access, you can book days prior to arriving at the airport. Found In Pay As You Fly + |
Q: | Who can fly or operate my drone? |
A: | Our policy covers the business and any qualified pilot who has your permission to operate your drone is insured under the policy. Operators Indemnity must have been selected and added to your policy for this cover to be included. We do have minimum requirements for additional pilots to be insured. For commercial use (you are receiving remuneration) operators as a minimum requirement must have successfully completed a flight assessment with a CAA recognised National Qualified Entity (NQE). Where the activities covered are for own business use (not receiving any remuneration) as a minimum requirement pilots must have a minimum of 10 hours drone flying experience or completed a flight assessment examination, with a CAA recognised National Qualified Entity (NQE). Full details are available in your policy wording. These are available in the welcome email we sent to you when you purchased your policy or on the flycovered website under FAQs in the menu bar. Found In Pay As You Fly + Frequent Flyer |
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