Definition of a Crowd

Verified from official sources
Where 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