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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: 11 July 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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Tethered drones and remotely piloted aircraft
Advice for operating tethered devices
Tethered drones and remotely piloted aircraft remain securely attached (tethered) via a physical link to a person, the ground or an object at all times while flying.
Last updated: 24 July 2023
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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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Drones
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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Drones forms
Last updated: 22 February 2024
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Drone and remote piloted aircraft publications
A list of publications and alerts that relate to drones and remote piloted aircraft
UAS Civil Aviation Publications (CAPs) CAP 722 Suite of Documents CAP 722 UAS Operations in UK Airspace - Guidance CAP 722A UAS Operations in UK Airspace - Operating Safety Cases CAP 722B UAS Operations in UK Airspace - The UK Recognised Assessment Entity CAP 722C UAS Operations in UK Airspace - UAS Airspace Restrictions Guidance and Policy CAP 722D UAS Operations in UK Airspace - Master Glossary and Abbreviations CAP 722E UAS Rotary Wing Swarm Operations - Visual Line of Sight - Requirements, Guidance and Policy CAP 722G Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – Specific Category UAS Modification Policy CAP 722H Pre-defined Risk Assessment Requirements, Guidance & Policy CAP 722J Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness RAE(F) CAP 722K Unmanned Aircraft System Operations SAIL Mark Policy Concept CAP 1974 Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education System (DMARES) Enforcement Guidance CAP 2013
Last updated: 07 March 2025
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Introduction to drone flying and the UK rules
A top level guide to flying drones and model aircraft in the UK
Drones under 250g If your drone is under 250g then there are some variations to some of the rules.
Last updated: 22 May 2024
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Airspace restrictions for remotely piloted aircraft and drones
UK airspace structures and prohibited areas, restricted areas and danger areas
Controlled airspace requirements (airspace classes A,B,C,D,E) do not apply to drones flying in the Open category.
Last updated: 22 November 2023
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Regulator reminds drone users to register before they fly
Campaign aimed at people who aren’t sure of the rules and requirements to encourage drone users to register as a drone operator before they fly.
Registration is required by law to fly most drones or model aircraft outdoors in the UK.
Last updated: 28 August 2023