Lieux de vol
Où voler avec un aéronef télépiloté en Royaume-Uni
Points clés
Altitude max.
120 m
Distance des villes
≥ 150 m
Mode de vol
VLOS
Avant le vol
Carte geo-zones
Règles générales en Royaume-Uni
Before choosing a location, always check the UAS geo-zone map. EU Open category rules apply across Royaume-Uni:
- Maximum altitude: 120 m AGL (Open category A3).
- Distance from urban areas: no closer than 150 m (A3 subcategory).
- VLOS: the aircraft must remain in sight at all times.
- Prohibited: over crowds, large events, military sites, critical infrastructure, aerodrome controlled airspace without permission.
- Private land: owner consent required to fly over and land on the property.
Below are recommended locations by region. Before every flight verify the zone is not in prohibited or restricted airspace.
London and southeast England
Heathrow Airport (LHR) — controlled or restricted airspace nearby.
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Kent countryside beyond 150 m from towns
- Surrey Hills open areas after FRZ check
- Essex rural farmland away from Stansted CTR
London FRZ and major airports require strict authorisation checks.
Midlands and central England
Birmingham Airport (BHX) — controlled or restricted airspace nearby.
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Peak District margins outside national park restrictions
- Lincolnshire open farmland
- Shropshire rural valleys
Always verify the official geo-zone map before flying in this region.
Manchester and northern England
Manchester Airport (MAN) — controlled or restricted airspace nearby.
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Yorkshire Dales outskirts
- Lake District edges after park permission check
- Lancashire coastal rural fields
Always verify the official geo-zone map before flying in this region.
Scotland
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — controlled or restricted airspace nearby.
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Highland glens away from settlements
- Aberdeenshire open farmland
- Scottish Borders rural areas
Always verify the official geo-zone map before flying in this region.
Locations where flying is prohibited or restricted
Guide des couleurs geo-zones
Interdit
Vol UAS interdit sans autorisation spéciale
Restreint
Autorisation ou vérification NOTAM requise
Sensible
Réserves naturelles, frontières, infrastructure
Ouvert (règles à respecter)
Catégorie Open A3 si distance et altitude respectées
Across Royaume-Uni UAS flights are prohibited or restricted in:
- Aerodrome controlled and restricted airspace (LHR, LGW, MAN, BHX, EDI)
- Military sites and security zones
- State border strips and sensitive zones
- Critical infrastructure: power plants, bridges, railways, high-voltage lines
- Over crowds, large events, and sports competitions
- National parks — without director permission (Lake District, Peak District, Snowdonia)
- Central urban areas of London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh (A3 distance requirement)
Always use the official UAS geo-zone map before every flight.