Offences for Contravention of Tethered SUA Regulations

Verified from official sources
The Air Navigation Order 2016 article 265EVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

Violating the rules on tethered drone operations (such as flying without meeting safety requirements, dropping items, or exceeding tether length) is a legal offence.

Requirement as structured

Any person who contravenes paragraphs (1), (2), (5), or (6) is guilty of an offence.

Original regulatory text

Any person who contravenes paragraph (1), (2), (5) or (6) is guilty of an offence.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
aircraft type
tethered small unmanned aircraft
regulatory category
General