Action required when encountering low-flying aircraft

In plain language

If you see or hear a low-flying aircraft, immediately lower your altitude or land. If the aircraft is landing, land your drone immediately.

Requirement as structured

CAA guidance instructs remote pilots to reduce their flying height or land as soon as they hear or see a low-flying aircraft that may be affected by their drone or model aircraft, and to wait until it is safe to continue the flight.

Original regulatory text

Do not fly while you could be distracted by another activity For example: - do not fly while driving, riding or operating a vehicle or bicycle - do not fly while messaging or making a phone call - do not fly more than one drone or model aircraft at a time 17. Take action quickly and safely if the situation in the air or on the ground changes Always be ready to land your drone or model aircraft or reduce your flying height and wait until it is safe to fly again. For example, you may need to land if a group of people or animals turn up in the area where you’re flying. Low flying aircraft Reduce your flying height or land as soon as you hear or see a low flying aircraft that may be affected by your drone or model aircraft. Land your drone or model aircraft, or hover at a low level well out of the way, and wait until it’s safe to continue with your flight. If it appears the aircraft is attempting to land, you should land your drone or model aircraft immediately.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

regulatory category

General