Unmanned aircraft and drones

Information about all aspects of unmanned aviation

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

Guidance for small drone operators

Larger unmanned aircraft

Aircraft with an operating mass greater than 20kg 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 @Ofcom: What you need to know if you're thinking about buying a drone, from checking CE marks to advice from @UK_CAA: https://t.co/Ln2VV… yesterday

@UK_CAA CAA successfully prosecutes pilot, who flew from Dublin to Herefordshire, without a valid licence: https://t.co/TVLgNoR0G1 6 days ago

@UK_CAA Are you affected by aircraft noise? If so, please respond to the CAA's survey on aviation noise impacts: https://t.co/MCpHs8Y71N 10 days ago

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Consumers News

CAA statement on the disruption affecting British Airways flights 28 May, 2017

UK families need a holiday ‘buffer budget’ of £536.80 to cover unexpected costs 12 April, 2017

Winner announced of ‘400ft Britain’ – stunning shot of Point of Ayr in North Wales 24 February, 2017

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Consumers Blogs

Passengers with hidden disabilities 8 December, 2016

Holiday travel tips 7 December, 2016

Drone safety a key factor ahead of Christmas 2 December, 2016

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