Compliance with Local Byelaws
Verified from official sourcesWhere you can fly (points 3 to 9) | UK Civil Aviation Authority - Emergency incidentsVersion 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026
In plain language
Check local signs and contact local authorities to find out if there are byelaws restricting drone flights in the area, as these are often not on drone apps.
Requirement as structured
CAA guidance states that byelaws may restrict when you can fly and where you can fly from.
Original regulatory text
You must: - follow any temporary restrictions that are put in place - take particular care not to hinder any aerial support to the emergency services - respect and protect the privacy of anyone involved in the emergency Examples of emergency incidents include road traffic accidents, fires, floods, rescues, and similar events. Byelaws Byelaws may restrict when you can fly and where you can fly from.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- General