The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced significant changes to the rules for flying drones and model aircraft, effective January 1st 2026. Requirements for registration, identification, safety equipment, and how drones are categorised and operated are all changing.

Getting smooth, stable shots while the operator is moving does carry risks. Use our guidance to minimise these.

If people are working on their own, then guidance on lone working should be followed in addition to that for self-operated filming.