Laser pointers

The safe use of laser pointers is critical during fieldwork. In the UK it is not illegal to own a laser pointer. UK lasers laws have no direct regulation on laser pointers. But, laser pens more powerful than Class 2 can cause injury. Health Protection Agency restricts the sale of laser classifications above this level (>1 mW). 

There have been well documented cases where people have been arrested for shining laser pointers at aircraft and helicopters. This is totally unacceptable behaviour, highly dangerous for the aircraft occupants and ultimately illegal. All groups mentioned in the map in the announcements section endorsed as part of the UK community participate in safe use of this equipment (if even used). We advocate fieldwork team coordinators only use the pointer and do not aim it directly at any object in the sky, but use it to draw attention to a certain part of the sky for the rest of the team. 

Many team members purchase green laser pointers on ebay for between £10 - £15 which are perfect for a team.