{"id":112,"date":"2023-07-08T17:05:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T16:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drone.smiffycorner.co.uk\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2023-07-30T19:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T18:36:05","slug":"uk-drone-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drone.sarge-smiffy.com\/?page_id=112","title":{"rendered":"UK Drone Code"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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<\/p>\n“It is against the law to fly a drone or model aircraft without having the required IDs. You can also be fined for breaking the law when flying. In the most serious cases, you could be sent to prison.”<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting what you need to fly legally<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making sure you have what you need to get started flying legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flying safely and responsibly (Parts 1 and 2)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General responsibilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where can you fly (Parts 3 to 9)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal height limits, distances from people and areas where you must not fly. Restrictions on flying near airports and spaceports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making every flight safe (Parts 10 to 19)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do before, during and after a flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protecting people’s privacy (Parts 20 to 25)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making sure that you don’t invade anyone’s privacy when you’re out flying. What you can and can’t do with photos and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting a flyer ID before you fly (Parts 26 to 28)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do if you fly a drone or model aircraft that requires you to have a flyer ID, and the requirements for children under 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting an operator ID before you fly (Parts 29 to 34)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do if you’re a drone or model aircraft operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Less common flying (Parts 35 to 37)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carrying out less common types of flying<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“It is against the law to fly a drone or model aircraft without having the required IDs. You can also be fined for breaking the law when flying. In the most serious cases, you could be sent to prison.” Contents Getting what you need to fly legally Making sure you have what you need to…
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