Safety Disclaimers

This page combines the General Disclaimer and FPV Safety Disclaimer for the FPV School Hub ecosystem and is a master page.

Last updated: 02 February 2026

For the master index of legal policies and site-entry links, see:
/legal

Related policies (where relevant):

• Terms & Conditions: /legal/terms-and-conditions
• Privacy Policy: /legal/privacy-policy
• Cookie Policy: /legal/cookie-policy
• Affiliate Disclosure: /legal/affiliate-disclosure
• Acceptable Use Policy: /legal/acceptable-use-policy
• AI Virtual Expert Policy (where enabled): /legalai-ve-policy/

1. Purpose and scope

This Disclaimers & FPV Safety Notice sets out the key limitations, risks, and responsibilities that apply when you access FPV School properties, consume content, or use any related tools and services.

It applies across the FPV School Hub ecosystem, including (non-exhaustive):

• articles, guides, checklists, tutorials, and educational resources;
• video/audio content, scripts, captions, and transcripts (where provided);
• community features, comments, and user-generated content areas (where enabled);
• tools, plugins, downloads, and configurations (including AI-assisted tools where enabled);
• any references or links to third-party products, services, retailers, platforms, or communities.

This notice applies regardless of whether content is free or paid, and regardless of whether it is accessed via a website, embed, app, or third-party platform.

Some FPV School properties may publish a shorter "site-entry" disclaimer on their own domain. Those pages are intended to point back to this Master page for the full notice and definitions. Where a site-entry disclaimer conflicts with this Master page, the site-entry disclaimer prevails for that specific property to the extent of the conflict.

2. General disclaimer (educational information only)

All information across FPV School properties is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not tailored to your specific equipment, firmware version, build quality, flight environment, skill level, or jurisdiction.

We make reasonable efforts to be accurate and clear, but you must assume that content may be:

• incorrect, incomplete, outdated, or oversimplified;
• dependent on assumptions that may not match your setup;
• unsuitable for your use case, environment, or local rules.

You are responsible for verifying safety-critical and compliance-critical information using authoritative sources (manufacturer manuals/specifications and official regulator guidance) before acting on it, and for conducting careful, controlled testing before real-world use.

3. Not professional advice

Nothing across FPV School properties constitutes professional advice, including (non-exhaustive):

• legal, regulatory, compliance, or aviation authority advice;
• safety consulting, certification, or risk assessment services;
• engineering or professional technical advice;
• medical or health advice;
• financial or investment advice.

We do not assess your competence, equipment condition, airspace, permissions, insurance, or risk profile. Any reliance you place on content is at your own discretion and risk.

If you need professional advice, consult a qualified professional and/or official authority sources relevant to your situation and jurisdiction.

4. FPV/drone safety disclaimer (inherent risks)

FPV drones and related activities are inherently hazardous. Even "small" aircraft can cause serious injury, fire, property damage, and legal consequences. You assume these risks when you build, configure, charge, transport, test, or fly any aircraft or related equipment.

Risks may include (non-exhaustive):

• severe injuries from spinning propellers (including deep cuts, lacerations, eye injuries, tendon damage);
• injuries from impact with people, animals, vehicles, windows, or other objects;
• fire, burns, toxic smoke, or explosion from batteries (especially LiPo/LiHV), chargers, power supplies, and wiring faults;
• electric shock, burns, or equipment damage from short circuits, incorrect wiring, damaged insulation, or incorrect connectors;
• equipment loss (flyaways), crashes, and total destruction of aircraft and payloads;
• damage to buildings, vehicles, public infrastructure, and third-party property;
• privacy and data protection risks (capturing images/video/audio of others, or recording in sensitive locations);
• nuisance or disturbance (noise, stress to animals, public disruption);
• regulatory consequences (aviation/airspace rules, local bylaws, property rules, anti-social behaviour rules, insurance implications);
• enforcement consequences (confiscation, fines, restrictions, or prosecution depending on jurisdiction and circumstance);
• secondary hazards (for example: causing distraction near roads, railways, waterways, industrial sites, or emergency services activity).

FPV is often performed in dynamic environments where conditions change rapidly (wind, RF interference, multipath, obstacles, spectators, unexpected movement). These conditions can cause loss of control even if you believe you are operating carefully.

4.1 Your responsibilities (non-negotiable baseline)

You are solely responsible for how you build, maintain, configure, test, transport, and operate your equipment, including your choice of location and flight conditions.

At a minimum, you are responsible for:

• assessing your own skill level, judgement, and risk tolerance, and not attempting manoeuvres beyond your capability;
• selecting a suitable environment (space, separation from uninvolved people, safe take-off/landing zone, no conflict with traffic or public access);
• operating equipment safely and using protective measures where appropriate (eye protection, safe work area, safe battery handling, appropriate storage);
• inspecting and maintaining equipment (frames, props, motors, fasteners, wiring, solder joints, connectors, antenna mounts, failsafe function);
• reading and following manufacturer manuals and specifications for every key component (airframe, motors, ESC, flight controller, receiver, VTX/camera, radio, charger, batteries);
• configuring and testing safely and progressively (bench tests, low-power checks, short hover tests, controlled test flights) before any higher-risk flight;
• understanding and complying with all applicable laws and rules in your jurisdiction (aviation/airspace rules, property permissions, privacy laws, and any local restrictions);
• obtaining any permissions, licences, registrations, training, spotters/observers, or insurance that may be required for your use case;
• ensuring that any third parties who use your equipment, fly with you, or fly under your supervision also act safely and lawfully.

Nothing on FPV School properties replaces your responsibility to make safe decisions in real time.

5. High-risk areas (FPV-specific)

This section highlights common high-risk areas that frequently lead to injury, fire, or serious loss. These notes are not exhaustive and do not replace manuals or official guidance.

5.1 Propeller and motor safety

Rotating propellers can cause severe injury even at low throttle. Brushless motors can spool unexpectedly due to misconfiguration, reversed channels, arming mistakes, stuck switches, failed components, or firmware issues.

As a practical baseline:

• treat every powered system as "live" unless the battery is physically disconnected;
• keep hands, face, hair, clothing, cables, and tools clear of props at all times when powered;
• remove propellers for bench testing wherever possible (especially when configuring the flight controller, ESCs, receiver, or radio);
• use a controlled test area (clear desk, no loose metal parts, no conductive clutter);
• confirm arming logic and switch positions before connecting a battery;
• keep bystanders away during testing and never allow children or uninformed persons near powered props;
• do not "test throttle" indoors or near objects that could be struck if the aircraft moves;
• after crashes, assume props may be cracked or weakened and replace when in doubt (prop failure can cause violent oscillations and loss of control).

5.2 Battery safety (LiPo/LiHV) — strong warning

LiPo/LiHV batteries can ignite or explode if misused or damaged. Battery incidents can spread rapidly and cause structural fires.

Risks include (non-exhaustive):

• overcharge, over-discharge, unbalanced cells, or incorrect charger settings;
• short-circuits from exposed leads, damaged connectors, crushed insulation, or conductive debris;
• internal damage from crashes, punctures, bending, swelling, overheating, or manufacturing defects;
• charging faults (wrong chemistry mode, wrong cell count, excessive charge rate, damaged balance leads);
• storage risks (high temperature, direct sunlight, hot vehicles, poor containment, long-term full charge);
• unsafe transport (loose packs, exposed connectors, packs contacting metal objects).

Minimum safety expectations (general baseline, not exhaustive):

• use reputable chargers and set the correct battery type and cell count every time;
• monitor charging and never charge unattended;
• charge in a safe area away from flammable materials, ideally with suitable containment and ventilation;
• allow packs to cool before charging after use;
• store packs in a safe condition and location suitable for your environment (temperature-stable, protected from puncture/crushing);
• do not use damaged, swollen, hot, or suspect packs; isolate them safely and follow a safe disposal process appropriate to your local rules;
• inspect and maintain connectors, balance leads, and wiring regularly.

Battery safety guidance on FPV School is general only. Do not treat it as a substitute for manufacturer instructions.

5.3 Visual line of sight (VLOS), goggles, and situational awareness

FPV flying (especially with goggles) can reduce situational awareness and can conflict with legal VLOS requirements or local safety expectations.

You are responsible for:

• understanding the rules that apply to FPV in your jurisdiction (including whether a spotter/observer is required and what their duties are);
• maintaining safe separation from uninvolved people and property;
• selecting locations and flight patterns that reduce risk if control is lost;
• avoiding flights that create hazard near roads, railways, crowds, animals, emergency services activity, or sensitive sites.

Even if you believe a flight is "quiet" or "controlled," factors like RF interference, video link degradation, failsafe events, or unexpected obstacles can cause sudden loss of control.

5.4 Radio link, video link, failsafes, and flyaways

Loss of control can occur without warning due to:

• RF interference, multipath, antenna issues, or incorrect receiver configuration;
• low transmitter power, incorrect VTX settings, or poor antenna placement;
• poor failsafe configuration, incorrect switch logic, or mismatched modes;
• software/firmware bugs, incorrect settings, or hardware faults.

You are responsible for verifying:

• correct failsafe behaviour on the bench (and understanding what your system will do if signal is lost);
• correct arming logic and mode switch behaviour;
• proper antenna installation and good link quality before flying;
• battery condition and voltage monitoring behaviour under load.

5.5 Configuration examples (rates, tunes, builds, firmware)

Any example builds, parts lists, tunes, rates, configurations, checklists, or techniques provided across FPV School properties are illustrative examples only.

They:

• are not standard operating procedures;
• may not match your hardware, firmware version, weight, prop choice, motor KV, ESC behaviour, or receiver link;
• may be unsafe or unsuitable in your environment;
• can lead to loss of control or equipment damage if applied blindly.

If you copy a configuration, you must validate it safely:

• confirm firmware version compatibility;
• apply changes incrementally (one meaningful change at a time);
• test in a controlled environment before higher-risk flights.

5.6 Weather, terrain, and environmental hazards

Conditions can turn a "safe" plan into a high-risk scenario, including:

• gusts, turbulence, wind shear, and sudden weather changes;
• metallic structures, power lines, RF noise, and multipath-rich environments;
• water, trees, crowds, animals, and unpredictable movement in public spaces;
• low light, glare, or visual disorientation.

You are responsible for selecting conditions that are appropriate to your equipment and skill level and for stopping a flight if conditions deteriorate.

5.7 Tools, soldering, and workshop hazards

Building and repairing FPV equipment can carry workshop risks, including:

• burns from soldering irons, hot air tools, and heated components;
• toxic fumes from solder/flux; poor ventilation increases risk;
• sharp carbon fibre edges and splinters; cutting and sanding hazards;
• short circuits from stray solder, wire strands, or metal fragments;
• incorrect wiring, polarity mistakes, or insufficient insulation leading to fire.

Treat the workshop side of FPV with the same seriousness as flight.

5.8 Prohibited unsafe conduct (baseline)

You must not use FPV School content, tools, or communities to justify, promote, coordinate, or normalise unsafe or unlawful operation, including (non-exhaustive):

• flying near uninvolved people, public roads, airports, heliports, railways, or restricted/sensitive areas where not permitted;
• flying in a way that creates distraction, fear, nuisance, or risk to others;
• unsafe battery handling, charging, transport, or storage practices;
• operating while impaired, fatigued, or in conditions where you cannot maintain safe control;
• reckless or experimental behaviour without adequate controls, testing, separation, and contingency planning.

If a suggested activity is risky, unclear, or jurisdiction-dependent, the safest default is: do not proceed until you can verify legality and implement appropriate safety controls.

6. Regulatory and legal compliance

Drone and FPV rules vary by country, by aircraft type/weight, by operational category, by location, and they change over time. You must verify current requirements from official sources before flying, and you must comply with the rules that apply to your specific flight.

FPV School content may discuss rules, standards, or best practices, but:

• it may not reflect the latest changes in your jurisdiction;
• it may not match the rules that apply to your aircraft class or activity (recreational, commercial, training, events);
• it may not reflect local restrictions (landowner rules, local bylaws, park policies, site permissions, or emergency restrictions);
• it cannot account for real-time factors (temporary airspace restrictions, events, emergency services activity, NOTAMs, or local site closures).

You are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable requirements, which may include (non-exhaustive):

• registration/operator IDs, pilot competency requirements, and labelling requirements;
• operational category limitations (where applicable) and any authorisations/permissions needed;
• airspace rules, altitude limits, restricted zones, and proximity rules around airports/airfields/heliports;
• visual line of sight (VLOS) rules and whether an observer/spotter is required for FPV;
• privacy and data protection rules when recording or flying near people or private property;
• insurance requirements (where applicable);
• local landowner permissions and site rules (including parks, estates, and private land).

If there is any doubt about legality or permissions, the safest default is: do not fly until you can verify compliance and obtain permission where required.

Indicative official references (non-exhaustive):

• UK CAA: https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/
• EU EASA: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/civil-drones
• US FAA UAS: https://www.faa.gov/uas

7. Use at your own risk and no responsibility for your decisions

You acknowledge that you access and use FPV School properties, content, and any related tools entirely at your own risk.

You are solely responsible for your decisions, actions, builds, configurations, charging practices, flight planning, and flight execution. This includes responsibility for checking the current safety status of your equipment and the legality and suitability of your intended location and flight conditions.

FPV School is not responsible for how you interpret, implement, or attempt to replicate any information, including where:

• you misunderstand, misread, or misapply guidance;
• you omit steps, skip warnings, or fail to perform safe testing;
• you fail to take appropriate safety measures or maintain safe separation from others;
• your use is unsafe, reckless, or unlawful;
• your equipment fails (hardware faults, firmware issues, link loss, battery failure, or configuration errors);
• third-party products, services, or platforms do not perform as expected;
• third-party rules, policies, pricing, support, warranties, refunds, or availability differ from what you assumed.

Nothing on FPV School creates a warranty, guarantee, certification, or assurance of safety, legality, or results. If you choose to act on content, you do so voluntarily and accept the inherent risks involved.

8. Third-party content, links, and transactions

FPV School properties may contain:

• links to third-party sites (manufacturers, retailers, communities, documentation, regulators);
• embedded content hosted by third parties (for example: YouTube/Vimeo players, social embeds, maps, widgets);
• references to third-party products, services, tools, firmware, or communities.

Third-party content is provided for convenience and context only. We do not control third-party websites, services, or business practices and we are not responsible for:

• accuracy, completeness, legality, availability, or security of third-party content;
• changes to third-party products, firmware, pricing, features, or support;
• third-party customer service, warranties, disputes, refunds, returns, delivery, or availability;
• third-party tracking, cookies, analytics, or privacy practices;
• any loss or harm arising from your use of third-party websites or services.

Where we link to a third party, that does not mean we endorse or certify them, unless we explicitly state otherwise.

Any purchase, subscription, download, or transaction is between you and the third party. Third-party terms, conditions, and policies apply. You should review them before taking action.

If a third party provides a product or service that is safety-critical (for example: chargers, batteries, high-power electronics, flight controllers, firmware tools), you must rely on the manufacturer's official instructions and verified specifications, not informal summaries.

9. Reviews, recommendations, and product mentions

FPV School may publish opinions, comparisons, "best of" lists, reviews, and recommendations. These are intended to help users make more informed decisions, but they are not guarantees.

When we mention, review, compare, or recommend products/services:

• opinions reflect our genuine view at the time of writing/publishing;
• specs, pricing, availability, firmware/software, and quality control can change without notice;
• products may be discontinued or revised (sometimes under the same name);
• performance varies by configuration, environment, skill level, maintenance, and build quality;
• your results may differ materially from ours or from other users.

You are responsible for validating suitability for your use case, including (non-exhaustive):

• compatibility with your equipment and firmware version;
• safe operating limits (power, temperature, battery ratings, charge rates, connectors);
• legality and compliance for your jurisdiction and planned use;
• total cost and risk (including spares, maintenance, returns, and safety equipment).

If you depend on a claim that could affect safety or compliance, treat it as unverified until confirmed by primary sources (manufacturer manuals/specs and official regulator guidance).

10. Non-accreditation (where relevant)

FPV School is not an accredited educational institution unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing for a specific programme or qualification.

Any courses, guides, lessons, checklists, badges, completion notes, or progress indicators are for educational and personal development purposes only. They do not:

• grant a licence, certification, or legal authorisation to fly;
• prove competence for insurance, employment, or regulatory purposes; or
• replace any training, tests, permissions, or registration required by law.

If a jurisdiction requires registration, competency proof, authorisation, or operational approvals, you must obtain them independently through the appropriate official process.

11. Health, wellbeing, and physical activity (where relevant)

FPV activities can involve physical and mental demands, including sustained attention, rapid decision-making, and exposure to risk. Some activities may involve:

• manual handling (gear transport, field setups);
• repetitive movement and posture strain;
• stress, adrenaline response, or fatigue;
• exposure to weather, terrain hazards, and environmental conditions.

You are responsible for assessing your fitness and readiness to participate safely. Do not operate equipment if you are impaired, unwell, fatigued, or otherwise unable to maintain safe control.

If you have concerns about your ability to participate safely, consult a qualified medical professional before engaging in high-risk activities.

1## 12. Limitation of liability (legal notice)

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, FPV School provides the Services and all content "as is" and "as available".

We exclude, so far as legally permitted, any representations, warranties, and conditions relating to FPV School properties and your use of them, whether express or implied, including (non-exhaustive) implied warranties of:

• accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content;
• availability, uninterrupted access, or error-free operation;
• fitness for a particular purpose;
• non-infringement.

You acknowledge that FPV/drone activities and related technical work (including battery handling, charging, building, configuration, and flight) involve inherent risks. You remain solely responsible for your decisions, actions, and compliance, and you use FPV School content and Services at your own risk.

12.1 What we do not exclude

Nothing in this page limits or excludes liability that cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law, including (where applicable):

• liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence;
• liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
• any other liability that cannot be excluded or restricted under applicable law in England and Wales.

12.2 Types of loss (where permitted)

Subject to Section 12.1, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, FPV School is not liable for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Services, including (non-exhaustive):

• indirect, incidental, special, punitive, exemplary, or consequential losses;
• loss of profits, revenue, contracts, business opportunities, or anticipated savings;
• loss of data, loss of goodwill, or reputational harm;
• equipment loss, damage, or destruction (including aircraft, batteries, cameras, radios, goggles, and accessories);
• losses arising from reliance on content, examples, recommendations, or third-party products/services;
• losses arising from third-party websites, embeds, tools, platforms, payments, tracking, or transactions.

Where liability cannot be excluded but can be limited, we will limit our liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Changes to this page

We may update this page to reflect changes to the ecosystem, technology, safety practices, and legal requirements. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top, and the updated version applies from the date it is published on the Legal Hub.

14. Contact

For questions about this page:
legal@fpvschool.com

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Registered office: 483 Green Lanes, London. N13 4BS. United Kingdom.
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Contact: legal@fpvschool.com