Unmanned aircraft and drones

Information about all aspects of unmanned aviation

For the UK Dronecode, links to drone safety apps and other drone safety information visit dronesafe.uk

Our role

Recreational drones and private flights

Permissions and exemptions

Model aircraft

Guidance on the regulations that apply

CAP 658 Model aircraft safety guidance

Commercial operations with small drones

Larger unmanned aircraft

Aircraft with an operating mass greater than 20kg and / or those flown beyond visual line of sight

Guidance on regulations and exemptions

Information for the public

Guidance on regulations, reporting concerns and hiring a drone operator for filming or photography

Approved drone operators

Consumers Tweets

@UK_CAA RT @UK_CAA: It is illegal to fly your drone over 400ft. You must keep it below this level, or you could be prosecuted. When flying, always… 16 hours ago

@UK_CAA RT @UK_CAA: New drone restrictions around airports/airfields effective from 13 March 2019 announced today by @transportgovuk. You could be… 16 hours ago

@UK_CAA RT @transportgovuk: Today, Aviation Minister Liz Sugg visited our newest partner @jessops to announce a 5km restriction zone around airport… yesterday

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Consumers News

Advice to UK consumers on British Midland Regional Limited (FlyBMI) suspending operations 16 February, 2019

Latest UK Aviation Consumer Survey finds passengers in the north and Northern Ireland ‘most satisfied’ flyers 30 December, 2018

CAA urges Christmas crack down on violent and drunken airline passengers 14 December, 2018

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Consumers Blogs

Why aviation helps give the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities a true global dimension 3 December, 2018

Planning your next holiday abroad? 10 April, 2018

‘Share the Air’ gets off to a flying start 1 December, 2017

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