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Drone apps and airspace restriction websites

Understanding what information your drone app provides

The developers of the products listed below have declared that their app or website provides:  clear and accurate visualisation of relevant airspace with textual description  comprehensive and reliably up-to-date airspace database from an approved aeronautical information management source (to ensure timely inclusion of airspace changes and temporary restrictions or hazards) information relating to UK drone safety regulations, such as the Drone and Model Aircraft code  We support any measure to improve the safe use of drones but do not endorse individual products.  

Last updated: 23 April 2025

CAP2507: DRONE EDUCATIONAL & SAFETY ARTICLES: YOU HAVE CONTROL

Sets out factors that could indirectly or directly affect a remote pilots performance and decrease the safety of RPAS operations.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Aviation regulator sets out plan to enable routine drone flights beyond line of sight

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight unlocking benefits across society.

At a glance: The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a plan that will see drones fly regularly and routinely beyond line of sight unlocking benefits across society.

Last updated: 14 October 2024

Drone users urged to respond to significant consultation on proposals to develop regulations

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has signalled proposals designed to make drone flights safer and to make it easier for drone users to understand and comply with regulations

Proposals are based on feedback from the drone community in previous Call for Input, and input from the Department for Transport, Home Office, and the Police Proposals include introduction of product requirements for drones, extension of Flyer ID training to users of drones under 250g, introduction of Remote ID and extension of time period to adopt new drones by two years.

Last updated: 13 February 2024

Get an Operator ID for an organisation

Register your organisation to use drones or model aircraft

Use this service to register your organisation for an Operator ID if it's responsible for drones or model aircraft.

Last updated: 08 April 2025

CAP2005: Drone Rules: USING A DRONE FOR WORK

From 31 December 2020 the rules for flying drones will be the same in the UK and all European member states.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Insurance requirements

Insurance requirements for drones and other unmanned aircraft

If you fly a drone or model aircraft that weighs less than 500kg for recreation, sport, or as a hobby, you can choose whether to have insurance. 

Last updated: 08 April 2025

Updated rules confirmed to support safe growth of drone sector

Outcome of drone regulation consultation confirms a package of updates by the regulator to simplify rules and enhance safety.

New measures include product requirements for drones, Flyer ID training for sub-250g drone users, and the introduction of Remote ID.

Last updated: 08 May 2025

CAP2338: Shot On My Drone - The winning photographs

The winners of #ShotOnMyDrone, our latest drone photography competition.

Publication status: Current

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Drone code overview

It is against the law to fly a drone or model aircraft without having the required IDs.

Last updated: 08 April 2025