In reply to Greenbanks:
Is there any danger in winter of not just having to wait for a rope to clear a pitch but also for various "drone inspections" to be carried out of conditions on the pitch before starting?
How long before it is actually considered contributary negligence not to send an electronic recce up first?
Would have to be balanced against the risk of causing or suffering hypothermia while the data are gathered prior to setting off, subject to a favourable report and risk assessment and then ticking the various boxes ...
Post edited at 17:51