I managed to get my drone flying in London today while following all the local restrictions. It was surprisingly straightforward. I used a guide from this forum, which I found really helpful. Here’s the link if anyone’s interested: Flying a Drone in London - 2023 Guide. It talks about airspace restrictions, especially around the EGR160 area, which is only for helicopters. But flying over the Thames can get tricky because it’s a no-fly zone for helipads in central London.
Anyone else here flown a drone in London recently? How did it go for you?
This flight was made following all the restrictions in place in London.
I followed the guide mentioned above which I found easy to understand. The EGR160 airspace is mainly for helicopters, so it’s not an issue for drones. But one thing to be careful about is flying directly over the Thames, since it’s a no-fly zone for helipads in central London.
Not great. I mostly flew the drone directly above me because I was surrounded by restricted airspace (City of London and helipad zones). The signal wasn’t as strong as I’m used to when flying in open fields with my Mini 3.
