The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) wishes to alert drone operators that airspace restrictions displayed on their devices and apps might not provide an accurate representation of the current UK airspace.

Before taking off, operators must ensure that their flights do not occur within these restricted areas unless they have the appropriate permissions.

The CAA strongly recommends that operators avoid relying on manufacturers’ inbuilt map software and apps. Instead, they should turn to alternatives that are based on the official source of airspace information.

For more details on the use of online maps and apps for flight planning, individuals can refer to the airspace alerting apps webpage. Additionally, the SN–2023/005 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Geo-Awareness can be accessed on the official website.