Drone ownership, usage and regulations

Drone with camera fitted

The Government plans to introduce registration and safety awareness courses for users of drones that weigh more than 250 grams (8oz).

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) legal adviser Andrew Gillett said: “Drones have huge potential to benefit a wide range of industries, particularly agriculture but it is vital that regulations keep pace.

“An increase in the use of recreational drones with cameras causes real concern to farmers and landowners over their privacy, the potential for damage to property and the safety of people and livestock on private land.

“We called for compulsory registration for reassurance that drones being flown over private property or land are being done so legally, professionally and safely so we are delighted the Government has listened to our concerns.

"We will continue to push for a change to the Civil Aviation Act 1982 so that recreational drone users would need to seek the landowners’ permission before flying over private land.”