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Unmanned aircraft and drones

Information about all aspects of unmanned aviation

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

Register to fly a drone or model aircraft

Register to fly a drone or model aircraft

It is illegal to fly without registering and passing a theory test

Our role

Our role

Recreational unmanned aircraft

Recreational unmanned aircraft

Remember, you must register and pass a test before you fly

Model aircraft

Model aircraft

Remember, you must register and pass a test before you fly

Commercial unmanned aircraft and drone operations

Commercial unmanned aircraft and drone operations

Larger unmanned aircraft

Larger unmanned aircraft

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

Information for the public

Information for the public

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