UK UAS Regulatory Frameworks

In plain language

UK drone laws are split across two main frameworks: the UK Basic Regulation (derived from EU law) and the Air Navigation Order 2016.

Requirement as structured

UAS operations in the UK are regulated under the dual frameworks of UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the Air Navigation Order 2016.

Original regulatory text

- Regulations within the framework of UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (the Basic regulation). - The Air Navigation Order 2016, as amended, within the framework of the Civil Aviation Act 1982.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

regulatory category

General