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

Consumers Tweets

@UK_CAA We’re at the commercial UAV show for the next two days - if you’re visiting come and see us #dronecode #dronesafe pic.twitter.com/agOcTskX0o 5 hours ago

@UK_CAA Flying a tight circuit can easily lead to an airprox. Are the few seconds saved with a non-standard circuit really… https://t.co/yE6mbyJ3Z0 23 hours ago

@UK_CAA You are on a visual approach at night -which diagram indicates the aircraft is on the correct flight path? To find… https://t.co/AaX9kRDSt8 3 days ago

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Consumers News

Latest Civil Aviation Authority review finds passengers still concerned about paying extra to sit together 27 October, 2018

Advice to UK consumers on Cobalt Air ceasing operations 18 October, 2018

Airlines given guidance on assisting passengers with hidden disabilities 15 October, 2018

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Consumers Blogs

Planning your next holiday abroad? 10 April, 2018

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

Passengers with hidden disabilities 8 December, 2016

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