Where can I fly my sub-250g drone in the UK?

Drones weighing under 250g have the most flight freedom without requiring drone training, like the A2 CofC or GVC.

With a sub-250g drone, you:

  • Can fly over people, including people who are not involved in what you're doing.

  • Can fly in residential, recreational, commercial or industrial areas.

  • Can fly at night, but must have a green flashing light turned on. The UK CAA has issued advice for drones, like the Mini 5 Pro, where the lights go off when recording - learn more here.

  • Must keep your drone in visual line of sight (VLOS).

  • Must not fly over crowds.

  • Must keep your drone at a safe distance from people.

  • Must not fly above 120m (400ft).

  • Must not fly in restricted airspace.

For more details, visit our in-depth guide to UK drone laws.

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