# Drone laws in United Kingdom

> Structured, citation-backed drone regulation information for United Kingdom, published by Drone Assistant from official sources. Every claim below links to the official material it came from. This is not legal advice, coverage is not exhaustive, and the linked official source governs.

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## Regulatory framework

- Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
- Responsible aviation authority: [UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA)](https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/)
- Framework type: standalone national framework
- Published rules held for this jurisdiction: 181

United Kingdom operates a standalone national framework: the rules below are set nationally.

Legal status is stated for every rule below: binding law, AMC/GM (acceptable means of compliance and guidance material), authority guidance or other non-binding material. Guidance is never a statutory maximum in itself.

## Registration and pilot requirements

### Registration

- Question: Do I need to register my drone in United Kingdom?
- Answer state: Conditional
- Scope: Whether a drone or its operator must be registered before flying, and under which threshold.

Registration in United Kingdom is governed by a published mass threshold of 0.1 kg, alongside the further conditions cited below. Whether it applies to a given flight depends on those conditions, each cited to its rule.

Published figures:

- Weight threshold: 0.1 kg (binding law)

Operating categories distinguished by the published rules: open, specific.

What changes the answer:

- Kinetic energy above 80 joules (other)
- Pilot age min at or above 18 years (pilot certification)
- Take-off mass at or above 100 g (weight threshold)
- Take-off mass at or above 250 g (weight threshold)

Rules behind this answer:

- **Offences for Contravention of Tethered SUA Regulations** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Any person who contravenes paragraphs (1), (2), (5), or (6) is guilty of an offence. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Operator Registration Age Limit and Accuracy Duty** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 14) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. UAS operators must register with the CAA, ensure their registration details are accurate, and must be at least 18 years of age to receive a unique digital registration number. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Operator Registration Requirements in the Open Category** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 14) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. UAS operators must register themselves when operating in the open category any unmanned aircraft that has an MTOM of 250g or more, can transfer kinetic energy above 80 Joules upon impact, or is equipped with a camera and has an MTOM of 100g or more. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Operator Registration Requirements in the Specific Category** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 14) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. UAS operators must register themselves when operating an unmanned aircraft of any mass within the specific category. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Registration Exception for Small Control Line Model Aircraft** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 14) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The registration requirements of paragraph 5 do not apply to UAS operations performed with a small control line model aircraft in the open category, or in the specific category under an Article 16 authorisation. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Registration of Certified Unmanned Aircraft** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 14) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The owner of an unmanned aircraft whose design is subject to certification must register the unmanned aircraft. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Required Contents of an Operational Authorisation Application** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.SPEC.030) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. An application for an operational authorisation must be based on an Article 11 risk assessment and include the operator's registration number, the name of the accountable manager or operator, the operational risk assessment, proposed mitigation measures, an operations manual (if required), and confirmation of appropriate insurance cover (if required). [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **UAS Operator Compliance Requirements for Tethered Small Unmanned Aircraft** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A UAS operator must not cause or permit a tethered small unmanned aircraft to be flown unless specific registration, safety reporting, pilot designation, and geo-awareness requirements of the Unmanned Aircraft Implementing Regulation are complied with. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)

Limitations of this coverage:

- 1 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Last verified: 2026-08-21.

### Remote pilot competency

- Question: What training do I need to fly a drone in United Kingdom?
- Answer state: Conditional
- Scope: What training, examination or proof of competency a remote pilot must hold.

Remote pilot competency in United Kingdom scales with the operation: which training, examination or proof of competency applies is set by the published conditions below.

Published figures:

- Minimum age: 13 years (guidance)
- Weight-based trigger: 0.25 kg (binding law)

Operating categories distinguished by the published rules: certified, open.

What changes the answer:

- Take-off mass at or above 250 g (weight threshold)
- Restraining device length at or below 25 m (other)
- Validity period of 3 years (time of day)
- Validity period of 5 years (time of day)

Rules behind this answer:

- **Certified Category Certification and Licensing Requirements** (Article 3) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. UAS operations in the ‘certified’ category shall require the certification of the UAS pursuant to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and the certification of the operator and, where applicable, the licensing of the remote pilot. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Compliance with Manufacturer Instructions** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.OPEN.060) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The remote pilot must operate the UAS in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and limitations. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Maximum Restraining Device Length for Tethered Small Unmanned Aircraft** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The UAS operator or remote pilot must not cause or permit a tethered small unmanned aircraft to be flown where the limit imposed by the restraining device is more than 25 metres long, unless authorized by a CAA permission. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Personnel Competency and Manufacturer Instructions Familiarity** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.OPEN.050) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The UAS operator must ensure that remote pilots and support personnel are familiar with the manufacturer's instructions and possess appropriate competency or have completed on-the-job training. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Personnel Familiarity with Operator Procedures** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.OPEN.050) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The UAS operator must ensure that remote pilots and support personnel are fully familiar with the operator's procedures. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Pre-flight Environment and Obstacle Assessment** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.OPEN.060) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The remote pilot must observe the operating environment, check for obstacles, and check for the presence of uninvolved persons before starting the flight. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Remote Pilot Competency and Proof Carriage** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.OPEN.060) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The remote pilot must hold the appropriate competency for the intended subcategory of operation and carry proof of competency during the flight. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Remote Pilot Compliance Requirements for Tethered Small Unmanned Aircraft of 250g or More** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A remote pilot must not fly a tethered small unmanned aircraft with an MTOM of 250g or more unless they comply with specified provisions of Part A of the Annex to the Unmanned Aircraft Implementing Regulation. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)

Limitations of this coverage:

- Binding law and official guidance disagree on pilot_competency.certificate_required; the binding position is published.
- Binding law and official guidance disagree on pilot_competency.competency_required; the binding position is published.
- Binding law and official guidance disagree on pilot_competency.training_required; the binding position is published.
- 1 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Last verified: 2026-08-21.

## Operating rules

### Altitude limits

- Question: What is the maximum drone altitude in United Kingdom?
- Answer state: Yes
- Scope: The general height limit that applies to drone flights, and what changes it.

Drone flights in United Kingdom are held to a published general height limit of 120 m above_nearest_obstacle.

Published figures:

- General height limit: 120 m (binding law)
- Reference datum: above_nearest_obstacle (binding law)

Operating categories distinguished by the published rules: open.

What changes the answer:

- Flight altitude at or below 120 m (altitude)
- Altitude above obstacle at or below 15 m (altitude)
- Obstacle height above 105 m (altitude)
- Horizontal distance at or below 50 m (location)
- Take-off mass at or above 250 g (weight threshold)

Rules behind this answer:

- **Altitude Exception for Unmanned Sailplanes under 10 kg** (UAS.OPEN.010) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Unmanned sailplanes with a MTOM, including payload, of less than 10 kg, may be flown at a distance in excess of 120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth, provided that the unmanned sailplane is not flown at a height greater than 120 metres above the remote pilot at any time. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Altitude Exception Near Tall Artificial Obstacles** (UAS.OPEN.010) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. When flying an unmanned aircraft within a horizontal distance of 50 metres from an artificial obstacle taller than 105 metres, the maximum height of the UAS operation may be increased up to 15 metres above the height of the obstacle at the request of the entity responsible for the obstacle. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **CAA Permission for Non-Compliance with Specific Tethered SUA Requirements** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A remote pilot may fly a tethered small unmanned aircraft in non-compliance with specified height, overflight, distance, and VLOS requirements if the flight is in accordance with a permission issued by the CAA to the UAS operator. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Maximum Altitude Limit** (Article 4) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. During flight, the unmanned aircraft must be maintained within 120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth, except when overflying an obstacle. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Maximum Altitude Limit from Surface of the Earth** (UAS.OPEN.010) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The unmanned aircraft shall be maintained within 120 metres from the closest point of the surface of the earth. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Remote Pilot Compliance Requirements for Tethered Small Unmanned Aircraft of 250g or More** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A remote pilot must not fly a tethered small unmanned aircraft with an MTOM of 250g or more unless they comply with specified provisions of Part A of the Annex to the Unmanned Aircraft Implementing Regulation. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Remote Pilot Compliance Requirements for Tethered Small Unmanned Aircraft under 250g** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A remote pilot must not fly a tethered small unmanned aircraft with an MTOM of less than 250g unless they comply with specified provisions of Part A of the Annex to the Unmanned Aircraft Implementing Regulation. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Requirement for Operational Authorisation in Specific Category** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 5) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A UAS operator must obtain an operational authorisation from the CAA if any requirement of the Open category (Article 4 or Part A of the Annex) is not met. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)

Limitations of this coverage:

- 1 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Last verified: 2026-08-21.

### Operational authorisation

- Question: When does a drone operation need authorisation in United Kingdom?
- Answer state: Conditional
- Scope: When an operation needs prior authorisation, and how that authorisation is obtained.

Whether an operation in United Kingdom needs prior authorisation depends on the operational category, risk class or location: the published triggers below decide it.

Published figures:

- Application model: permit (binding law)

Operating categories distinguished by the published rules: open, specific.

What changes the answer:

- Restraining device length at or below 25 m (other)
- Maximum take off mass < 0.1 kg (weight threshold)

Rules behind this answer:

- **CAA Issuance of Operational Authorisation** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 5) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The CAA shall issue an operational authorisation if it considers that the operational risks are adequately mitigated. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **CAA Permission for Non-Compliance with Specific Tethered SUA Requirements** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. A remote pilot may fly a tethered small unmanned aircraft in non-compliance with specified height, overflight, distance, and VLOS requirements if the flight is in accordance with a permission issued by the CAA to the UAS operator. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Conditions for Issuing an Operational Authorisation** (UAS.SPEC.040) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The CAA must issue an operational authorisation without undue delay when all required information is provided and coordination procedures for controlled airspace are in place. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Exemption for Certified Unmanned Aircraft** (Article 94A) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Permission is not required under article 94A(4) of the Air Navigation Order 2016 for a flight, or a part of a flight, by an unmanned aircraft subject to certification. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Exemption from Operational Authorisation for LUC Holders** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 5) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. An operational authorisation shall not be required for UAS operators holding an LUC with appropriate privileges in accordance with point UAS.LUC.060 of the Annex. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Exemption from Operational Authorisation for Model Aircraft Clubs** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 5) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. An operational authorisation shall not be required for operations conducted in the framework of model aircraft clubs and associations that have received an authorisation in accordance with Article 16. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Exemption from Operational Authorisation via Standard Scenario Declaration** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 5) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Where a UAS operator submits a declaration in accordance with point UAS.SPEC.020 of Part B of the Annex for an operation complying with a standard scenario set out in Appendix 1 to that Annex, the UAS operator shall not be required to obtain an operational authorisation under paragraphs 1 to 4 of Article 5. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Maximum Restraining Device Length for Tethered Small Unmanned Aircraft** (The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265E) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The UAS operator or remote pilot must not cause or permit a tethered small unmanned aircraft to be flown where the limit imposed by the restraining device is more than 25 metres long, unless authorized by a CAA permission. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)

Limitations of this coverage:

- Binding law and official guidance disagree on operational_authorisation.authority; the binding position is published.
- 3 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Last verified: 2026-08-29.

## Airspace and geographical zones

### Aerodromes and controlled airspace

- Question: Can I fly a drone near an airport in United Kingdom?
- Answer state: Conditional
- Scope: What permission or distance applies around aerodromes and in controlled airspace.

Drone flights near aerodromes in United Kingdom are governed by airspace and aerodrome restrictions: whether permission is needed depends on the airspace, distance or aerodrome type published below.

Rules behind this answer:

- **Applicability of Flight Restriction Zone Definitions** (Article 94B) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The definitions in this article apply to a protected aerodrome which is a certified, Government, or national licensed aerodrome, and which has an aerodrome traffic zone. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Conditions for Issuing an Operational Authorisation** (UAS.SPEC.040) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The CAA must issue an operational authorisation without undue delay when all required information is provided and coordination procedures for controlled airspace are in place. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Exceptions to Runway Protection Zones** (Article 94B) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. There is no runway protection zone for any runway threshold at the London Heliport or any prescribed runway threshold. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Exemption for Certified Unmanned Aircraft** (Article 94A) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Permission is not required under article 94A(4) of the Air Navigation Order 2016 for a flight, or a part of a flight, by an unmanned aircraft subject to certification. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **FRZ Permission from Aerodrome Operator** (Article 94A) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Permission for a flight in the flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome must be obtained from the aerodrome operator if there is no ATC or FIS unit, or if the flight takes place outside their operational hours. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **FRZ Permission from Air Traffic Control** (Article 94A) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Permission for a flight in the flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome must be obtained from the air traffic control unit if the flight takes place during its operational hours. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **FRZ Permission from Flight Information Service Unit** (Article 94A) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. Permission for a flight in the flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome must be obtained from the flight information service unit during its operational hours if there is no ATC unit, or if the flight is outside ATC operational hours. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)
- **Remote Pilot Prohibition in Flight Restriction Zones** (Article 94A) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. The remote pilot must not fly an unmanned aircraft in the flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome without the required permission. [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765)

Limitations of this coverage:

- 1 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Last verified: 2026-08-29.

## Insurance

### Insurance

- Question: Do I need drone insurance in United Kingdom?
- Answer state: Conditional
- Scope: Whether third-party liability insurance is mandatory, and from which threshold.

Whether drone insurance is required in United Kingdom depends on the aircraft and the operation, as published in the conditions below.

Published figures:

- Weight threshold: 20 kg (guidance)

What changes the answer:

- Take-off mass below 20 kg (weight threshold)
- Take-off mass at or above 20 kg (weight threshold)

Rules behind this answer:

- **Required Contents of an Operational Authorisation Application** (UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 ANNEX UAS.SPEC.030) — binding law; national rule; National binding rule — binding law. An application for an operational authorisation must be based on an Article 11 risk assessment and include the operator's registration number, the name of the accountable manager or operator, the operational risk assessment, proposed mitigation measures, an operations manual (if required), and confirmation of appropriate insurance cover (if required). [Official source](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947)
- **Mandatory Insurance for Drones 20kg and Above** (Making every flight safe (points 10 to 20) | UK Civil Aviation Authority (part 3)) — guidance / non-binding material; national rule; Authority guidance — not binding law. You must always have third party liability insurance if your drone or model aircraft weighs 20kg or more, regardless of the purpose of the flight. [Official source](https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/open-category/drone-code/making-every-flight-safe-points-10-to-20/)
- **Mandatory Insurance for Non-Recreational Drones Under 20kg** (Making every flight safe (points 10 to 20) | UK Civil Aviation Authority (part 3)) — guidance / non-binding material; national rule; Authority guidance — not binding law. You must have third party liability insurance if you fly a drone or model aircraft weighing less than 20kg for any reason other than fun, recreation, sport, or a hobby. [Official source](https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/open-category/drone-code/making-every-flight-safe-points-10-to-20/)
- **Optional Insurance for Recreational Drones Under 20kg** (Making every flight safe (points 10 to 20) | UK Civil Aviation Authority (part 3)) — guidance / non-binding material; national rule; Authority guidance — not binding law. Third party liability insurance is optional if you fly a drone or model aircraft that weighs less than 20kg for fun, recreation, sport, or as a hobby. [Official source](https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/open-category/drone-code/making-every-flight-safe-points-10-to-20/)

Limitations of this coverage:

- 1 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Last verified: 2026-08-21.

## Visual line of sight (VLOS)

Requirement (binding law, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)): UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 2(7): a VLOS operation is one in which the remote pilot is able to maintain continuous unaided visual contact with the unmanned aircraft, allowing the remote pilot to control the flight path in relation to other aircraft, people and obstacles for the purpose of avoiding collisions. UAS.OPEN.060(2)(b) requires the remote pilot to keep the aircraft in VLOS and maintain a thorough visual scan of the surrounding airspace.

- Distance: No fixed VLOS distance
- What that means: No fixed VLOS distance is prescribed. You must remain close enough to maintain the visual contact required by the applicable rule.

- Visual observer: An observer may assist the remote pilot, but the remote pilot remains responsible for maintaining visual line of sight and the operating range is not extended.
  - Legal status: binding law (national)
- First-person view (FPV): FPV flight is permitted only with a competent observer who maintains direct unaided visual contact with the aircraft. (binding law)
  - GM1 UAS.OPEN.060(4): a UA observer must be situated alongside the remote pilot and may not use aided vision other than corrective spectacles or contact lenses.
  - CAA General Exemption ORS4 No. 1294 (E 4853) permits FPV flight only where a competent observer maintains direct unaided visual contact, MTOM does not exceed 3.5 kg, height does not exceed 400 ft, and the stated separation distances are observed.

Layers that apply:

- National (united-kingdom), binding law, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA): UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 2(7): a VLOS operation is one in which the remote pilot is able to maintain continuous unaided visual contact with the unmanned aircraft, allowing the remote pilot to control the flight path in relation to other aircraft, people and obstacles for the purpose of avoiding collisions. UAS.OPEN.060(2)(b) requires the remote pilot to keep the aircraft in VLOS and maintain a thorough visual scan of the surrounding airspace.
  - Method: The CAA publishes no numeric VLOS distance. GM1 Article 2(7) states the achievable distance depends on the eyesight of the remote pilot, the size and visual conspicuity of the aircraft, weather, terrain and whether the flight is by day or night, and that it will vary on each flight.

VLOS sources:

- [UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 2(7) and UAS.OPEN.060; CAA ORS4 No. 1294 (FPV exemption)](https://regulatorylibrary.caa.co.uk/2019-947/Content/map/00040_art._2_Definitions.htm) — Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); binding law, last verified 2026-09-07

## Official sources

- [Air Navigation Order 2016 (SI 2016/765) - legislation.gov.uk CLML XML](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765) — UK Civil Aviation Authority; National binding rule — binding law; last verified 2026-09-22
- [UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 - legislation.gov.uk CLML XML](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947) — UK Civil Aviation Authority; National binding rule — binding law; last verified 2026-08-23
- [CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Code - Making every flight safe (points 10 to 20)](https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/open-category/drone-code/making-every-flight-safe-points-10-to-20/) — UK Civil Aviation Authority; Authority guidance — not binding law; last verified 2026-08-23

## Verification

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- Page built: 2026-10-07
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