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THE DRONECODE For further information

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Don’t fly near airports or airfields

Remember to stay below 400ft (120m)

Observe your drone at all times – stay 150ft (50m) away from people and property

Never fly near aircraft

Enjoy responsibly

Always keep your drone in sight

This means you can see and avoid other things while flying

Stay below 400ft (120m)to comply with the dronecode

400ft (120m)

This reduces the likelihood of a conflict with manned aircraft

Always ensure your drone is airworthy and safe to fly (batteries are in good condition and all components are secure)

Keep your drone, and the people around you, safe

Keep the right distance frompeople and property

150m

50m

People and properties – 150ft (50m)Crowds and built up areas – 500ft (150m) and don’t overfly

Legal responsibility lies with youFailure to fly responsibly could result in criminal prosecution

You are responsible for each flight Stay well away from aircraft,airports and airfields

If your drone endangers the safety of an aircraftit is a criminal offence and you could go to prison for five years

The UK Dronecode is published by the Civil Aviation Authority to assist drone users in flying safely.

Help to ensure you’re flying your drone safely and complying with the CAA’s drone code using Drone Assist, the drone safety app from NATS, the UK’s main Air Traffic Control provider, powered by Altitude Angel.

NATS Drone Assist App

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Want to take your drone flying to the next level?

Find out more and book at nats.aero/rpascourse

The NATS Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) course is designed to instruct operators to a level which will satisfy the safety and operational requirements required by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Completing it will help secure permissions/exemptions required for professional aerial work.

Course instruction is provided by Air Traffic Control (ATC) experts with comprehensive operational RPAS experience, and is tailored to meet the needs of both novice and experienced drone users.

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