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UK Civil Aviation Authority calls on drone pilots to fly responsibly and not disrupt emergency helicopters
Regulator calls on all UK drone operators to fly responsibly and avoid flying their drones near emergency services helicopters that are dealing with incidents.
In partnership with the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has developed new video guidance to explain to drone operators the risks of flying too close to emergency helicopters and the impact this can have on their ability to help critically ill patients.
Last updated: 16 October 2023
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Research and guidance
Helping you understand regulation and bring new ideas to market
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and the carriage of Dangerous Goods The guidance listed below is available if you want to maintain, modify or operate a drone: Guidance for the development and operation of UAS within the UK.
Last updated: 27 November 2025
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The Drone Code January 2026 (PDF)
Many of the rules in the Drone and Model Aircraft Code are legal requirements, and if you disobey these rules, you are committing a criminal offence
Last updated: 30 December 2025
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Updates
Updates to the Drone and Model Aircraft Code
Updated content to include information on where you can fly using class-marked UAS from 1 January 2026.
Last updated: 23 January 2026
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News and updates
Updates for Operators and Remote Pilots of unmanned aircraft
Regulation changes 1 January 2026 From 1 January 2026, new rules will apply to all drone users in the UK.
Last updated: 22 September 2025
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Cyber Security Certification
Information on the process and regulation involved in the certification and initial airworthiness of new and innovative vehicles and equipment in aerospace
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Please Note: The requirements for RPAS operations in the Specific Category are currently being updated as part of the Digitising Specific Category Operations (DiSCO) project.
Last updated: 03 June 2025
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CAP3186 Consultation Policy Framework For New Types Of VTOL Aircraft V1.0A 1 (PDF)
The former will be treated as Powered-Lift and we will apply Aeroplane rules, Helicopter rules or a combination of the two, depending on the mode of operation.
Last updated: 06 November 2025
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Additional measures to improve cost sharing flight arrangement choices
The consultation highlighted that some cost sharing advertisements are misleading to the public and not in keeping with the spirit in which rules were created.
Last updated: 02 November 2023
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UK Civil Aviation Authority publish The Paramotor Code
Michael MacDonald, Co-Head of General Aviation and RPAS Unit at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “Although flying a paramotor or powered hang glider does not require a pilot licence or any form of airworthiness certification, pilots must comply with rules of the air such as keeping above the minimum heights/distances from people and property, taking off/landing well clear of congested areas and not operating in controlled airspace.
Last updated: 08 December 2023
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Airspace restrictions
How to check for airspace restrictions before you fly
This means airspace rules apply wherever you fly outdoors, even if you own the land you're flying over.
Last updated: 08 April 2025