Drone use is growing at a rapid rate in the UK.
Both the CAA and NATS have published information to ensure that those who wise to fly drones do so legally and safely.
For drone safety information from the CAA please go to caa.co.uk/drones.
You may be prosecuted if you fly ANY small unmanned aircraft within a Flight Restricted Zone without the appropriate authorization.
Drone Operations within Birmingham Airport FRZ
It is recognised that commercial operators and recreational users may, on occasion, wish to operate drones within the confines of the Flight Restricted Zone around Birmingham Airport
If you do wish to operate a drone within the vicinity of Birmingham Airport, the first step is to submit your request via this link: Drone and Model Aircraft
Applications for Drone flights within our Flight Restricted Zone can be chased by emailing BB.Admin@nats.co.uk
Please provide the following information when making your application:
| Name and Address of Operator: |
| Operator Contact Number: |
| Date of flight: |
| Time: |
| Location/Postcode: |
| Operating Height: |
| SUA make and model: |
Please note it can take up to 48 hours to access and process any drone requests.
Please see our privacy notice regarding use of the information required for authorising drone flights within Birmingham Airports FRZ.
