Lancashire Drone Company

Yes, anybody who is flying drones for commercial purposes within the UK must be authorised by the CAA. Anybody found to be breaking these rules or knowingly hires somebody who isn’t CAA approved could face a fine of up to £2500 or 5 years in prison.

Yes, we obtain public liability insurance specific to each job, usually £5 million.  This ensures the correct level of cover is provided, should the worst ever happen.

Even with permission from the Civil Aviation Authority we are still heavily governed on what we can and can’t do. Below is a basic outline of the restrictions, if you need to discuss them further, please get in touch. • Maintaining a distance of 50m from people and property not in control of the pilot. • During take off and landing maintain a distance of 30m from people and property not in control of the pilot. • Permission of the landowner to take off and land. • Directly overhead or within a minimum distance of 150m from an open air assembly of over 1000 people. • Maximum height of 400ft above ground level. • Maintain visual line of sight of the UAV to a maximum distance of 500m. • During daylight hours, so that you can clearly see the SUA and take avoiding action from other air users if required. • Outside of controlled airspace. • Restrictions apply to certain areas of Central London and additional permissions to fly in these areas need to be sought from the CAA. • Restrictions and rules apply to flying near an airport and aerodrome.