United Kingdom Drone Laws (2019)

United Kingdom Drone Laws

Img 1: Aerial Photography In United Kingdom


  1. General United Kingdom Drone Laws
  2. Drone Permits In United Kingdom
  3. Brining Your Drone On Airplanes Guide
  4. Buying Drones In United Kingdom
  5. Drone Travel Guide Articles
  6. Contact Information For Questions


General United Kingdom Drone Laws

Drone use is allowed in United Kingdom, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in United Kingdom,

  • Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
  • Respect others privacy when flying your drone
  • You are responsible for flying your drone in a safe manner
  • You must keep the drone in your direct sight at all times while it is flying, so that you can ensure that it does not collide with anything, especially other aircraft
  • You must not endanger anyone, or anything with your drone, including any articles that you drop from it
  • You must not fly more than 400ft above the surface. If flying over hilly/undulating terrain or close to a cliff edge, this may be interpreted as being a requirement to remain within a distance of 400ft from the surface of the earth, as shown in the picture below
  • You must not fly within the Flight Restriction Zone of a protected aerodrome
  • If your drone weighs more than 7kg, additional rules apply if you fly in certain types of airspace.

Permit Needed For Recreational Drone Use?

A drone permit is not required for recreational drone use. unless you wish to fly outside the limit range allowed

Please adhere to the above General United Kingdom Drone Laws however when flying your drone. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)

Permit Needed For Commercial Drone Use?

A permit is required for commercial drone use in the United Kingdom.



Bringing Your Drone On Airplanes Guide



Here is some video footage shot by Jason Hawkes Aerial Photography when flying a drone in United Kingdom.

Buying Drones In United Kingdom

Read all of our United Kingdom Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In United Kingdom. It includes information on drones for sale in United Kingdom, import taxes, payment options, and shipping.

Drone Travel Guide
