Services and information
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Drone code overview
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Getting what you need to fly legally
How to make sure you have what you need to get started flying legally.
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Flying safely and responsibly (points 1 and 2)
General responsibilities.
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Where you can fly (points 3 to 9)
Legal height limits, distances from people, and areas where you must not fly. Restrictions on flying near to airports and spaceports.
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Making every flight safe (points 10 to 19)
What to do before, during, and after a flight.
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Protecting people’s privacy (points 20 to 25)
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.
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Getting a flyer ID before you fly (points 26 to 28)
What to do if you will fly a drone or model aircraft that requires you to have a flyer ID, and requirements for children under the age of 13.
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Getting an operator ID before you fly (points 29 to 34)
What to do if you’re a drone or model aircraft operator.
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Less common flying (points 35 to 37)
Carrying out less common flying activities.
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Background: Drones and model aircraft in the law
Drones and model aircraft in the law
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Ready to take the theory test?
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Updates
Updates to the Drone and Model Aircraft Code
News from UK Civil Aviation Authority
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UK Civil Aviation Authority approves Manchester Low-Level Route airspace change
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Real term price reduction proposed for UK Civil Aviation Authority charges
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Aviation regulator publishes Independent Review into August 2023 NATS Flight Planning System Failure
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