The updated advice reflects the latest rules and includes guidance for people flying model aircraft or drones for fun or educational purposes.
The advice applies to:
- people who build and fly model aircraft or drones for recreation
- model aircraft and recreational drone clubs
- model aircraft associations
- schools and higher education providers who fly model aircraft or drones under 7kg for educational, training and research purposes.
What this means
The updated advice includes:
- current regulations, policy and procedures
- information for applying for model aircraft flight authorisations
- further explanatory information on the drone safety rules
- new Military Operating Areas (MOA)
- guidance for operating near airport approach and departure paths and helicopter landing sites.
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