Can You Fly a Drone at Night in the UK?

Last updated: October 2026 Yes, you can fly a drone at night in the UK. Darkness does not make the flight illegal, but it makes distance, direction and height harder to judge. Obstacles disappear into the background and people may be less obvious from the air. All the normal rules still apply, including the requirements […]

Do I Need a Flyer ID or Operator ID for a Drone Under 250g?

Last updated: October 2026 Strictly speaking, you do not register the individual drone. Depending on its weight and whether it has a camera, the person flying may need a Flyer ID and the person or organisation responsible for it may need to register for an Operator ID. That Operator ID must then be displayed on […]

Where Can I Fly My Drone in the UK?

Last updated: September 2026 The good news is that you can fly a drone in many parts of the UK. The key is checking that the airspace is clear, you are allowed to take off and land (landowners permission), and the location works for your particular drone and flight. Before heading out, it is worth […]

12 Common Drone Mistakes New Pilots Make

Last updated: September 2026 The most common mistakes new drone pilots make include flying without checking the location, misunderstanding registration requirements, ignoring the weather, taking off without a battery plan (low or failing battery) and flying too far away. Most early mistakes can be prevented with a simple pre-flight check and a basic understanding of […]

I Just Bought a Drone – What Do I Need Legally Before Flying in the UK?

Last updated: September 2026 There’s nothing quite like opening a new drone for the first time. Whether you’ve gone for a DJI Mini, an FPV drone or something to capture family holidays, it’s tempting to charge the battery and head straight outside. Before you do, it’s worth spending a few minutes making sure you’ve got […]

Get social with DroneHub & link your FPV UK & DroneHub accounts

Link your accounts and show your badges

DroneHub is the official FPV UK community space. Share your photos and videos, discuss the latest drones, or the rules. Get technical, organise meet-ups, trade your kit or anything else! If you don’t already have one, you can create a DroneHub account from your FPV UK dashboard. If you’re already on DroneHub you can now […]

New FPV UK Handbook 2021 - v1.1 released

A new updated and expanded version of the FPV UK handbook is now available to download.  This accompanies the new FPV UK Article 16 Operational Authorisation UAS13529 which is now in force (and supersedes the previous joint Article 16 Operational Authorisation). Open the FPV UK Handbook here

Open Category and FPV UK Article 16 Operational Authorisation Infographics

These two infographics show the 2021 UK drone regulations in an easy to understand graphical format. They serve as a quick guide to explain both the Open Category Drone and Model Aircraft rules, and the FPV UK Article 16: Operational Authorisation rules. Open Category drone rules in a nutshell This infographic explains where you can […]