Minimum Distance from Residential, Recreational, Commercial and Industrial Areas
Verified from official sourcesWhere you can fly (points 3 to 9) | UK Civil Aviation AuthorityVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026
In plain language
You must stay at least 150m away from built-up areas, parks, beaches, and industrial sites unless your drone is under 250g or has a UK0, UK1, or C0 class marking.
Requirement as structured
Keep at least 150m away from residential, recreational, commercial and industrial areas.
Original regulatory text
Keep at least 150m away from residential, recreational, commercial and industrial areas.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- Open