Definition of a Crowd
Verified from official sourcesWhere you can fly (points 3 to 9) | UK Civil Aviation AuthorityVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026
In plain language
A crowd is any group of people packed closely enough that they cannot easily scatter or move away if your drone fails (e.g., at sports events, shopping areas, or busy beaches).
Requirement as structured
A crowd is defined as any group of people who cannot move away quickly due to the density of other people around them.
Original regulatory text
A crowd is any group of people who cannot move away quickly because of the number of other people around them.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- Open