Low altitude flights over private property

Verified from official sources
Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must get permission from the property owner before flying your drone at a low height over their private land (like a neighbor's garden) if it is likely to disturb them.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots must obtain consent before flying a drone at low altitude over a third party's private property if the flight is likely to cause a nuisance.

Original regulatory text

a remote pilot must obtain the consent of those concerned before flying their drone at low altitude over a third party's property (such as a neighbour’s garden) if this is likely to cause a nuisance.