Mandatory Insurance for Drones 20kg and Above

In plain language

If your drone weighs 20kg or more, you must have third-party insurance. This is a legal requirement even if you only fly it for fun or as a hobby.

Requirement as structured

You must always have third party liability insurance if your drone or model aircraft weighs 20kg or more, regardless of the purpose of the flight.

Original regulatory text

If your drone or model aircraft is 20kg or more, you must always have third party insurance, no matter what you use your aircraft for.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

min mtom kg

20

regulatory category

General