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"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 TH-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. (:

@@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.

@@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. 😂 😂

@@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.

Agreed, and thanks. =]

We currently run 2 535LK units, a third will be joining our fleet soon enough. You're not wrong, epic bits of kit. I think the only attachments we don't have, is the Blower & Dethatcher; as we have larger/more powerful & dedicated tools/machines for those tasks. For everything else, the 535LK's have it covered. & the 535's sound much better than the "pop pop" noise of the Stihl version. XD

Thank you, Rutland is stunning. :D

www.amazon.co.uk/Oregon-110980-Universal-Aluminium-Trimmer/dp/B00C7R5E1E

I had enough of the faff and wearing of plastic heads/ bump heads. The link I replied with, are what we now use. & they are awesome. Why bother with only 2 strands, when you can deploy 16... ;)

The Blue Bungee cord, was added by me. It does not come with the unit, as you probably now know. Enjoy it! :)

I run 2 of the 535LK's, not with a blade though, too much vibration with split shafts. Have all the attachments other than the blower one, as not much use for it. :D Ditto, always the first tool checked onboard the van for the day.

@@shadowofthegardener I've found the two blade mulching blade is fine, but the three blade does vibrate too much! Definitely bullhorns required!

@@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 I prefer my Makita Backpack Brush cutter for blade work. Takes all the heavy lifting out of the equation, better balance & control.

@@shadowofthegardener. I actually find the 535LK being a loop handle, more manoeuvrable and has plenty of power to do almost any job! Just my opinion of course. Bought extra shafts, so switch between tool takes just seconds!

@@tgsgardenmaintenance4627 the loop handle is good for that, no denying it. Big space strimming though, out comes the Backpack strimmers. Love the 535's though. Especially up a 5 meter ladder in hedging season! Also agree, they have all the power required to get things done. Hope the season is being good to you & you are all busy. Take care & stay safe!

I can't take credit for coming up with it, as I saw someone else doing the same on another TH-cam video & thought exactly the same. It is genius! Once you get it set up right it gives you just enough float to make life a lot easier keeping the line head or blade just where you want it (So it floats at a given height without much input from yourself once set correctly.) Also adds a little bit of swing/give, to bounce the line or blade up or down without much effort needed when you need to smooch up or down just a little bit to raise the cut or lower it for some precise work; or that one bloody weed that always seems to be at an odd angle or height!

@@shadowofthegardener before increase speed engine of your brushcutter backpack stihl fr 460 TC-EFM wait for warming up the engine two stroke engine

Go get one, you know you wanna! :)

For this type of material, it'd be overkill & the line does it quicker without the extra weight and vibration. :)

Any news on it's arrival yet? :)

How goes it in the land down under amigo?

@@shadowofthegardener some big days recently and lawns growing here and there but it’s all money hey

@@4x4meetsandshows Sounds about right! Gotta do what you gotta do to survive. :D

In Italy we say: bread for those without teeth

The time saving with it though increases productivity. Especially on quick turnover urban work, more so with large gardens where you need to walk between areas that require dealing with. The constant taking the machine off to start it then putting it back on; becomes a none issue. =]

@@shadowofthegardener The special designed starter allow you to start engine from standing position while wearing machine.

My opinion on the machine, it's epic. Hands down the best strimmer/brushcutter I've used. Replace the standard Stihl cutting head unit with an Oregon Universal strimmer head unit (www.amazon.co.uk/Oregon-110980-Universal-Aluminium-Trimmer/dp/B00C7R5E1E), running 16 strands of 2.4mm line & it will devastate almost anything. ;) What it doesn't obliterate with 2.4mm line, you can use up to 3.4mm line or switch out for a metal mulching blade etc and finish up. ;)

@@shadowofthegardener thanks you 🙏👏 Muito obrigado

@@joaoagostinho8294 De nada obrigado por comentar =] Take care & stay safe. :)