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Background: Drones and model aircraft in the law
Drones and model aircraft in the law
The following acts and regulations include some of the key points of law that this Drone and Model Aircraft Code is based on.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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Flying drones for work
Using drones in your business, educational establishment or other organisation
(There are a few exceptions for drones and model aircraft that weigh below 250g and that don't have a camera.)
Last updated: 23 April 2025
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Flying drones abroad
Taking your drone through an airport and on an aircraft
Taking your drone through an airport and on an aircraft If you take your drone on a aircraft, you must carry any drone batteries in your hand luggage in separate LiPo-safe battery bags.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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UK Civil Aviation Authority appointed to oversee safety standards for drones
The UK’s aerospace regulator has been appointed as the Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) for drones.
At a glance The UK’s aerospace regulator has been appointed as the Market Surveillance Authority (MSA) for drones.
Last updated: 24 March 2025
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Infrastructure inspections with drones made easier under new rules
Innovative new policy launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight.
At a glance Innovative new policy launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight.
Last updated: 06 November 2024
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Step forward in unlocking drones flying beyond visual line of sight
New proposals will help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight of Remote Pilots with inspections of infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and roads all set to benefit.
This means drones can fly where it is anticipated there would be fewer aircraft operating.
Last updated: 18 March 2024
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Registering to fly drones and model aircraft
About the Open Category and registration requirements
What you need to do You must take a theory test and register with us before flying most drones or model aircraft outdoors in the UK.
Last updated: 23 April 2025
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UK regulatory framework for drones and other unmanned aircraft
How the regulations work
Secondary legislation covering UAS operations consists of two separate, but interlinked regulations: UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (opens in a new tab), commonly referred to as the UAS Implementing Regulation or UAS IR UK Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (opens in a new tab), commonly referred to as the UAS Delegated Regulation or UAS DR.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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Concerns about privacy and illegal use of drones
When to report illegal and dangerous flying
Where drones are allowed to fly People are allowed to fly small drones that weigh under 250g in most places, including towns and cities, but not over crowds.
Last updated: 08 April 2025
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Privacy rules when flying drones
Respecting people's privacy when you fly
You must always respect people's privacy and not cause a nuisance when flying a drone or other unmanned aircraft.
Last updated: 08 April 2025