Applicability Date of UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947

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CHAPTER 1 | GeneralVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

The main operational rules for flying drones in the UK have been in effect since 31 December 2020.

Requirement as structured

UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 became applicable in the UK on 31 December 2020.

Original regulatory text

UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 became applicable throughout the EU and the UK on 31 December 2020.

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
operation
EU UAS operation
regulatory category
General