Respecting Privacy at Emergency Incidents

In plain language

Do not use your drone's camera to film or photograph victims or emergency responders at an incident.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots must respect and protect the privacy of individuals involved in an emergency incident.

Original regulatory text

You must keep out of the way and not fly in any way that could hamper the emergency services when they’re responding to an emergency incident. If you’re out flying at or near to an emergency incident when it happens, you must safely and immediately stop flying unless the emergency services give you permission to continue. 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. Look out for local signs for information and contact details where you can find out more. Byelaws are unlikely to be shown on apps or drone websites.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

regulatory category

General