Regulations & Compliance

Whether you want to use a drone for commercial purposes or as a hobby, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority(CAA) lays some basic rules which every drone owner has to follow in order to register themselves for the drone license.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), on November 5, 2019, has introduced a new National Drone Registration Scheme for drone users in the UK. Children and adults who want to fly a drone will now have to take the test to prove that they can do it legally and safely. The registration will become mandatory from November 30, 2019.

The UK Drone Laws surrounding drones have always been a little challenging to understand for beginners, particularly when it comes to what is allowed and what isn’t. Flying below 400 feet and not going within 50 metres of people and private property is just the beginning.

Drone flights are highly regulated in the UK, with numerous laws and guidelines in place. The new legislation is due to take effect in 2019. Some drone laws have been in place since 2017. These amend the existing air navigation order of 2016.