Safe Distance from People and Assemblies of People

Verified from official sources
Article 4Version 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

Keep your drone at a safe distance from people and never fly over crowds or assemblies of people.

Requirement as structured

The remote pilot must ensure that the unmanned aircraft is kept at a safe distance from people and that it is not flown over assemblies of people.

Original regulatory text

the remote pilot ensures that the unmanned aircraft is kept at a safe distance from people and that it is not flown over assemblies of people;

Applies when

country
United Kingdom
operation
EU UAS operation
regulatory category
Open