Where can I fly my drone in the UK?

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You might think that its fine to go out and fly your 3D robotics drone at your local park of field, but this might not always be the case (although it usually is ok assuming there is not too many people).   Thanks to the guys over at noflydrones, we now have a great map that allows you to check if its ok to fly your drone.  Its super easy to use, just click the magnifying glass 6cf6c3d5dc2f31fbb60205c5f0cec0b0 on the map below and enter the location name, town or postcode you want to fly at.   The coloured regions on the map represent no fly zones, and the colours represent various controlled airspace types, where the blue regions represent airports/ airport controlled airspace.  For more details see the table map key below.

No Fly Zones for Drones in the UK

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Danger Areas and HIRTA’s

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Danger Areas are areas of military airspace often used for activities such as fighter pilot training, live ammunition training or weapons and systems testing (including GPS jamming exercises). The official definition is “An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified time. HIRTA’s are High Intensity Radio Transmission Areas, flying through these areas could interfere with the electronics on board your drone.

Prohibited Areas

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Prohibited Areas are areas of airspace which for one reason or another have been prohibited from having aircraft enter them. The official definition is “An airspace of defined dimensions above the land areas or territorial waters of a State within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited” You will have to investigate the NATS AIP for more information about why the area is prohibited.

Controlled Airspace

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The round blue areas on the map indicate Aerodrome Traffic Zones, they surround smaller airports and aerodromes that do not have additional controlled airspace. Other areas of blue identify Controlled Airspace. If you are operating a drone above 7kg you must not fly in these areas without prior permission from the air traffic service provider controlling that airspace.If you are under 7kg, it is still strongly advised to notify the air traffic service provider of your activity.

Restricted Areas

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Restricted Areas protect sensitive locations such as prisons and nuclear facilities. The official definition is “An airspace of defined dimensions above the land areas or territorial waters of a State within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions”

Military Aerodrome Traffic Zones

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Military Aerodrome Traffic Zones, similar to civil Aerodrome Traffic Zones, typically protect military aerodromes in the same way.

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