Legal Information

1. Introduction

1.1 These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website operated as “UK Drone Guide” (the “Site”), including all content, tools, and services made available on or through it (together, the “Services”).

1.2 By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use in full. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Site.

1.3 These Terms apply whether you are accessing the Site as an individual, on behalf of an organisation, or in any other capacity.

1.4 These Terms are separate from, and in addition to, any terms that may apply to third party services, websites, or platforms that are linked from or integrated with the Site.

2. Definitions

2.1 “UK Drone Guide”, “we”, “us” and “our” mean the operator or operators of the Site.

2.2 “You”, “your” and “user” mean any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Site or Services.

2.3 “Content” means all text, graphics, images, diagrams, tables, icons, audio, video, software, code, tools, calculators, datasets, guides, explanations, and any other material made available on or through the Site.

2.4 “Services” means all features and functionality offered via the Site, including but not limited to informational pages, quick reference guides, regulatory explanations, interactive tools and calculators, NOTAM and airspace-related views, and any other resources or utilities made available through the Site.

2.5 “UK CAA” means the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.

2.6 “UAS” means Unmanned Aircraft System, commonly referred to as “drones”.

2.7 References to the singular include the plural and vice versa. References to any gender include all genders. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

3. Independence from Authorities

3.1 UK Drone Guide is an independent resource. It is not owned by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the UK CAA, NATS, or any other aviation authority, regulator, or governmental body.

3.2 References or links to UK CAA, NATS, AIS, or any other official or third party resources are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. Such references do not imply any endorsement, approval, or formal relationship.

4. Eligibility and Access

4.1 By using the Site, you confirm that:

• you are at least 18 years old, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction; and
• you have the legal capacity to enter into and be bound by these Terms.

4.2 If you are under the age of legal majority, you must obtain the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian before using the Site.

4.3 Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Site and Services for your own personal, non-commercial use and for lawful drone-related activities.

4.4 We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any aspect of the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, and without liability.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Unless otherwise stated, all Content on the Site is protected by copyright, database right, trade mark, and other intellectual property rights owned by us or our licensors.

5.2 Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you may:

• view the Site and Content using a standard web browser;
• download or cache pages for temporary, personal use; and
• print a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial reference.

5.3 You must not, without our prior written consent:

• reproduce, copy, distribute, republish, frame, mirror, or exploit any Content for commercial purposes;
• modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Content;
• remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trade mark, or proprietary notices; or
• use any trade marks, logos, or branding displayed on the Site.

5.4 If the Site allows you to submit content (for example feedback or suggestions), you:

• grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media in connection with the Site and our Services; and
• warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant that licence and that your content does not infringe any third party rights or applicable laws.

5.5 Certain interactive tools provided on the Site, including compliance calculators, categorisation tools, and decision-support utilities, operate using proprietary server-side logic, methodologies, rule mappings, and decision frameworks developed by UK Drone Guide. While applicable aviation laws, regulations, and guidance are publicly available, the selection, structure, interpretation, weighting, sequencing, and presentation of those rules within these tools constitute original works protected by copyright and database right. You must not copy, reproduce, extract, reverse-engineer, systematically test, scrape, or otherwise attempt to reconstruct the logic, decision pathways, or methodologies underlying these tools, nor use their outputs at scale to create a competing or derivative service, except where expressly permitted by law or with our prior written consent.

6. Permitted and Prohibited Uses

6.1 You may use the Site and Services to:

• access informational guidance and quick reference material relating to drone operations in the UK;
• use interactive tools and calculators in accordance with any on-screen instructions; and
• print or save Content for your personal, non-commercial reference and lawful drone planning activities.

6.2 You must not use the Site or Services to:

• breach any applicable law, regulation, UK CAA requirement, or aviation rule;
• engage in unsafe, reckless, or unlawful drone operations;
• attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its underlying systems, or other user data;
• interfere with, disrupt, or compromise the security or performance of the Site;
• copy or scrape significant portions of the Site using automated tools such as bots or scrapers, except as permitted by law and with our prior written consent;
• transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code; or
• misrepresent your relationship with us or imply that we endorse any product, service, or activity.

7. No Professional Advice

7.1 The Site and Services are provided for general informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice, regulatory advice, safety advice, flight instruction, or any other form of professional advice.

7.2 Regulations, airspace classifications, and operational guidance can change frequently. While we aim to keep Content accurate and up to date, we do not guarantee that it will always reflect the latest legal or regulatory position.

7.3 You remain solely responsible for:

• understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and UK CAA requirements;
• obtaining appropriate professional advice where needed; and
• verifying critical details using official UK CAA publications, AIP material, NATS AIS information, and other authoritative sources.

8. Interactive Tools, Calculators and Live Data

8.1 The Site may provide interactive tools, such as:

• drone operations calculators;
• compliance or categorisation tools; and
• views of live or periodically updated aeronautical information, such as NOTAMs or airspace data.

8.2 These tools and displays are provided “as is” for convenience and general situational awareness only. Outputs may be affected by input errors, software bugs, configuration issues, data delays, or changes in laws and regulations that have not yet been reflected on the Site.

8.3 Where the Site displays NOTAM or airspace information sourced from third parties such as NATS, that data:

• is provided for awareness only;
• may contain errors, omissions, delays, or interruptions; and
• may not be complete, current, or suitable for operational decision-making.

8.4 You remain solely responsible for:

• verifying all tool outputs and data displays;
• obtaining official briefings and documents, including an AIS Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) where required; and
• making your own independent assessment of risks and compliance before any flight.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Your use of the Site, Content, and Services is entirely at your own risk.

9.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, representations, and guarantees, whether express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

9.3 We do not warrant that the Site or Services will be uninterrupted, error free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

9.4 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers shall not be liable for:

• any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary loss or damage;
• any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities; or
• any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site, Content, or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.

9.5 If, notwithstanding the above, we are found liable to you, our aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or in connection with the Site, Content, Services, or these Terms shall not exceed £100, except where a different amount is required by applicable law.

9.6 Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

10. Third Party Links and Resources

10.1 The Site may contain links or references to third party websites, services, or resources, including but not limited to UK CAA, NATS, and other aviation, mapping, or information providers.

10.2 Such links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, policies, or practices of any third party sites or services.

10.3 Your use of third party sites or services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

11. Indemnity

11.1 You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:

• your use or misuse of the Site, Content, or Services;
• your breach of these Terms; or
• any claim that your actions or content infringe the rights of any third party or violate applicable law.

11.2 We reserve the right to assume exclusive control of any matter subject to indemnification. You agree to cooperate with us in the defence of such claims.

12. Changes to the Site and Terms

12.1 We may update, modify, or remove Content or Services at any time, for any reason, without liability.

12.2 We may amend these Terms from time to time. When we do so, the updated version will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.

12.3 By continuing to access or use the Site after the revised Terms become effective, you agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Site.

13. Suspension and Termination

13.1 We may suspend or terminate your access to all or part of the Site or Services at any time, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe that you have breached these Terms, if required for security or operational reasons, or for any other reason at our discretion.

13.2 Upon termination, your right to use the Site and Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnity, and governing law) shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

14.1 These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, or with the Site or Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, or, if you are resident in Scotland, the laws of Scotland, or, if you are resident in Northern Ireland, the laws of Northern Ireland.

14.2 Subject to any mandatory consumer protection provisions, you agree that the courts of England and Wales (or, where applicable, the courts of Scotland or Northern Ireland) shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Site.

14.3 If you are a consumer, nothing in this clause affects any statutory right you may have to bring a claim in the courts of your home jurisdiction.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Waiver

No failure or delay by us in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any documents expressly incorporated by reference (including the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer), constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of the Site and Services.

Effective Date: 16th November 2025

1. General Disclaimer

1.1 The Site and all Content and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

1.2 While we endeavour to present accurate and up to date information, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, currency, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Site, the Content, or the Services. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

2. No Professional or Regulatory Advice

2.1 The Site is intended as a general informational resource for drone operators and interested parties. It does not constitute legal advice, regulatory advice, flight instruction, safety assurance, or professional consultancy of any kind.

2.2 For binding guidance or official interpretation of UK CAA regulations, airspace procedures, or any other regulatory requirements, you must consult:

• official UK CAA publications, notices, and guidance material;
• the UK AIP, NOTAMs, and associated AIS products; and
• appropriate qualified professionals.

2.3 You remain solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws and regulations and for seeking independent professional advice where necessary.

3. NOTAMs, Airspace Data and Other Live Information

3.1 Certain parts of the Site may display NOTAM information, airspace data, or other live or periodically updated aeronautical information, including data sourced from providers such as NATS.

3.2 Such information is presented for general situational awareness and planning support only. It:

• may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies;
• may be subject to delays, interruptions, or outages; and
• may not be complete, current, or suitable for operational decision-making.

3.3 NOTAM information is sourced from NATS, but may not always be complete or up to date. Always obtain an official AIS Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB) and consult current official sources before flight.

3.4 You must not use data displayed on the Site as the sole basis for flight planning, risk assessment, or operational decisions. You remain responsible for obtaining and relying on official briefings and documents.

4. Independence from UK CAA, NATS and Other Authorities

4.1 UK Drone Guide is an independent site. It is not owned by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the UK CAA, NATS, or any other aviation authority or governmental body.

4.2 References or links to UK CAA, NATS, AIS, or other authorities are for information only and do not imply any approval, partnership, or official status.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

• your use of, or inability to use, the Site, Content, or Services;
• any reliance placed by you on information provided on the Site;
• any errors, omissions, delays, or interruptions in the Site or any data displayed; or
• any access to or use of third party sites or services linked from the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.

5.2 This limitation applies to all claims, whether based in contract, tort, negligence, statutory duty, or otherwise.

5.3 Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

6. External Links

6.1 The Site may contain links or references to external websites, including but not limited to UK CAA, NATS, mapping providers, data services, or other third party resources.

6.2 These links are provided for convenience and information only. We do not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for:

• the content or accuracy of such external sites;
• their availability, security, or performance; or
• their privacy practices or terms of use.

6.3 You access external sites at your own risk and should review their terms and policies before use.

7. Changes to this Disclaimer

7.1 We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. When we do so, the updated version will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.

7.2 By continuing to use the Site after any changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Disclaimer.

Effective Date: 16th November 2025

1. Introduction

1.1 This Privacy Policy explains how UK Drone Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”) processes personal data you may provide when using the Site, together with limited information about aggregate website usage, cookies, and similar technologies.

1.2 We are committed to protecting your privacy and to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

2. Data Controller

2.1 The data controller for any personal data processed in connection with the Site is the operator of UK Drone Guide.

2.2 If you have any questions or requests relating to your personal data, you may contact us using the contact details set out in Section 4 of this Policy or in the Contact & Updates section.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Voluntary contact information: If you choose to contact us, for example by email or through a contact form, we may collect the personal data that you voluntarily provide, which may include your name, your email address, and the content of your message and any other information you choose to provide. We do not require registration or user accounts in order to use the Site.

3.2 Aggregate website usage information: We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand overall site usage and improve performance. This analytics service is used for privacy-focused aggregate reporting rather than advertising or behavioural profiling. Cloudflare states that its Web Analytics beacon does not use cookies, localStorage, sessionStorage, or IndexedDB.

3.3 Cookies and local storage: The Site uses a strictly necessary admin access cookie (ADMIN) for admin-only areas, and a small local storage value (theme) to remember light/dark mode preference between visits. We do not use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking technologies.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

4.1 Voluntary contact information: Where you choose to contact us and provide personal data, we process that data as necessary to respond to your enquiry and in our legitimate interests in managing correspondence and maintaining appropriate records.

4.2 Aggregate website usage information: We process limited aggregate website usage information in our legitimate interests to understand site performance, improve content, and ensure the Site functions effectively.

5. How We Use Your Information

5.1 Voluntary contact information: We use voluntary contact information to read and respond to your enquiries or feedback, provide clarifications, corrections, or support as requested, and maintain limited records of correspondence where necessary for legal or operational reasons.

5.2 Aggregate website usage information: We use aggregate analytics information to monitor traffic trends and site performance, understand which pages and tools are most useful, and inform improvements to the Site and its content.

6. Data Retention

6.1 Voluntary contact information: We will retain contact information only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, maintain appropriate business records, and comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes. Once no longer required, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.

6.2 Anonymous usage statistics: Aggregated, anonymised analytics data may be retained for a reasonable period to support trend analysis and service improvement, after which older data may be deleted or further aggregated.

7. Data Security

7.1 We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. This includes the use of encrypted transport (HTTPS) for the Site.

7.2 However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Transmission of information over the internet is at your own risk. We are not liable for unauthorised access that is beyond our reasonable control.

7.3 If we become aware of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will assess the impact and, where required by law, notify affected individuals and the relevant supervisory authority.

8. Third Party Services and Transfers

8.1 We use third-party service providers, including Cloudflare, to host and deliver the Site and to provide aggregate website analytics.

8.2 Where personal data is processed by our service providers outside the UK or EEA, we will seek to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection law.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights in relation to personal data we hold about you:

• Right of access: You may request confirmation of whether we process personal data about you and, if so, obtain a copy of that personal data.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, where you withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing, or where required by law.
• Right to restrict processing: You may request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, for example while a dispute as to accuracy is being resolved.
• Right to object: Where we process data on the basis of legitimate interests, you may object to such processing in certain circumstances. Because our analytics data is anonymised, this right will usually not apply to usage statistics.
• Right to data portability: Where we process your personal data on the basis of consent or contract and by automated means, you may request that we provide the data to you in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format, where technically feasible.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information on the Site. We will respond within the timescales required by law, normally within one month. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete such data where required by law.

11. External Links

The Site may contain links to third party websites, including UK CAA, NATS, or other aviation or information providers. Those websites have their own privacy policies and practices. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third party sites. You should review their policies before providing any personal data.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do so, the updated version will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date.

Effective Date: 21st April 2026

1. What this policy covers

1.1 This policy explains, in plain English, the limited cookies and browser storage technologies currently used on UK Drone Guide.

2. Strictly necessary admin access cookie

2.1 Cookie name: ADMIN.

2.2 Purpose: this cookie is used only for admin-only areas.

2.3 Duration: this cookie may be set for up to 1 year (Max-Age=31536000), unless you clear it sooner, log out, or admin access is changed.

2.4 Security attributes: this cookie is set with Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite=Lax.

3. Local storage for theme preference

3.1 We store a small value in your browser local storage, using the key theme, so your chosen appearance, such as dark mode or light mode, can be remembered between visits.

3.2 This setting is used only for display preference and is not used for advertising or behavioural profiling.

4. Cloudflare Web Analytics

4.1 We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand aggregate website usage, such as overall traffic trends and page popularity.

4.2 Cloudflare Web Analytics does not use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking technologies on this Site.

5. What we do not currently use

5.1 We do not currently use advertising cookies, remarketing tags, or cross-site behavioural tracking technologies on this Site.

6. Managing cookies and browser storage

6.1 You can manage or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings at any time.

6.2 If you block or remove strictly necessary items, such as the admin access cookie, admin-only areas will not work as expected.

7. Changes to this policy

7.1 We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes to the technologies used on this Site or to keep the information accurate and up to date.

Effective Date: 21st April 2026

1. Contact Details

1.1 If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, the Disclaimer, this Privacy Policy, or any other legal or data protection matters relating to the Site, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact us by email at info@droneguide.uk.

1.2 We will endeavour to respond to reasonable enquiries within a reasonable timescale.

2. Updates to Legal Terms

2.1 We may update the Terms of Use, Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, or other legal notices from time to time. Changes may be made for a variety of reasons, including changes in law, regulatory guidance, or the way we operate the Site and Services.

2.2 When we make changes, we will:

• post the updated version on the Site; and
• update the effective or “last updated” date shown on the relevant page or in the footer.

2.3 It is your responsibility to review the relevant legal pages and the “last updated” date from time to time. By continuing to use the Site after any changes take effect, you agree to be bound by the revised terms and policies.

2.4 Where appropriate, and if we have a way to contact you directly (for example if you have contacted us previously or subscribed to updates), we may also notify you of significant changes by email or by a prominent notice on the Site.