How close can I fly my drone to someone’s house under UK drone rules?

The CAA does not set a fixed distance from buildings in the Open Category. You can fly over or near private property or structures if you follow all Open Category safety rules and, where required, have permission to do so.

You must also be satisfied that, if you were to lose control of the drone, the building or structure would offer adequate protection to people below.

In the A1 and A2 subcategories, distance rules apply to people, not buildings.

However, pilots should still avoid unnecessary low passes, hovering near homes or operating in a way that creates risk or causes privacy concerns.

For more details about flying a drone over private property in the UK, click here.