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

Guidance for commercial drone operators on the application process for obtaining a standard permission

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

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Consumers News

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Consumers Blogs

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

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