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At a glance: The UK Civil Aviation Authority is calling on drone users to familiarise themselves with the new drone rules before they fly ahead of them becoming law on 1 January 2026.
Last updated: 29 December 2025
Innovative new policy launched by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to help unlock drones flying beyond visual line of sight.
New rules will help industries inspecting infrastructure such as power lines, wind turbines and site security.
Last updated: 15 October 2024
THE NEW UAS REGULATIONS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Publication status: Current
Last updated: 16 December 2020
Outcome of drone regulation consultation confirms a package of updates by the regulator to simplify rules and enhance safety.
At a glance Outcome of drone regulation consultation confirms a package of updates to simplify rules and enhance safety.
Last updated: 08 May 2025
If you are flying well away from built up areas and groups of people with a drone under 25kg then from 31 December 2020 you will fly under the new Open category of regulations.
Publication status: Current
Last updated: 16 December 2020
How to report a drone product safety issue.
These products must meet new product standards under the class marking framework to enhance safety and security.
Last updated: 29 December 2025
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: 23 November 2023
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.
A drone preparing for take-off.
Last updated: 24 September 2024
How the regulations work.
The UK’s regulations for unmanned aircraft are made under two separate legislative frameworks: UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (the Basic regulation) (opens in a new tab) The Civil Aviation Act 1982 (opens in a new tab) UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (the Basic Regulation) The Basic Regulation sets out the common rules for civil aviation within the UK.
Last updated: 23 March 2026
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
