Where can I fly my drone in the UK and get £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance cover? Welcome to Drone Scene!

Wondering where you can legally fly your drone in the UK? Drone Scene helps you find great flying locations and provides £5m Public Liability Insurance Insurance cover for complete peace of mind when flying throughout the UK and Europe.

What is Drone Scene? Drone Scene is an interactive drone flight safety app and flight-planning map — built by drone pilots, for drone pilots. Trusted by tens of thousands of hobbyist and professional operators, it’s the modern, feature-rich alternative to Drone Assist, featuring thousands of recommended UK flying locations shared by real pilots.

What makes Drone Scene the number one app for UK drone operators? It brings together live data including NOTAMs, Flight Restriction Zones (FRZs), Airports, Airspace Restrictions, and National Trust land boundaries, alongside trusted ground-hazard layers and detailed airspace intelligence — giving you the clarity and control to plan safe, legal flights on desktop or mobile, with no installation required.

×You must be logged in to see NOTAMs, Airspace Restrictions, National Trust boundaries and other interactive map layers.

Stansted Estate, West Sussex added to Historic Buildings in South East by macspite on 15/09/2020

The Stansted Estate covers 1800 acres and has public rights of way crossing it. They are shown on the West Sussex rights of way map available on the net.

I parked at the signposted garden centre cafe and walked along the bridleway (also signposted) that runs parallel to the front of the house. It's 2 metres wide and attracts cyclist, horse riders and cyclists. There was time to launch as it;s not a continuous stream of people.

The house and gardens are closed, but projected to re-open at Easter 2021.. The garden centre and case, which I am told is good, are currently open.

There is no drone policy on the website but I imagine that once the grounds are open there will be restrictions. The website has contact information if you want to try your luck.

View and discuss this location in more detail on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 50.88759, -0.922009 • what3words: ///claw.ember.glass

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 15/09/2020. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

Where to fly your drone

Filter ()

St John The Devine, Arun (By grandad1950)

The grade 1 listed St John the Devine parish church in Patching West Sussex dates from 1282. Fine countryside around the church to fly.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 50.84861, -0.456975 • what3words: ///investors.plodded.begin

Oakwell Hall, Kirklees (By skysnapper13)

Oakwell Hall is an Elizabethan manor house in Birstall, West Yorkshire, England. The Grade I listed hall is set in period gardens surrounded by 110 acres of country park. The house was built for John Batte. A recarved stone dated 1583 probably indicates the date of construction. Plenty of open space to fly but there are some power line within the vicinity. Plenty of take off and landing points to choose from with ample parking near the house and in the wooded and open areas.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 53.73768, -1.679356 • what3words: ///really.drives.guises

Charlies Lake, Test Valley (By paulrd)

Welcome to Charlie’s Lake, a beautifully maintained, naturally spring-fed fishery tucked away in the heart of Andover, Hampshire. This tranquil venue offers crystal-clear waters, stunning scenery, and an abundance of fish species — making it a true gem for anglers of all levels.

In this video, I take you on a peaceful walk around the lake, capturing its calm atmosphere, wildlife, and the pristine water that makes Charlie’s Lake so special. Whether you’re here for a quiet day of coarse fishing or just to enjoy the natural surroundings, this spot never disappoints.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 51.21948, -1.494092 • what3words: ///riverboat.baroness.shampoos

Jubilee Mount in Chobham Common, Surrey Heath (By Reggy1974)

Pretty close to Fairoaks airport FRZ as well as inside SSSI, but according to all the maps it is OK to fly there outside of nesting season and with usual common sense. Jubilee mount car park is conveniently nearby, but a muddy path goes through thorny bushes - good boots and long trousers compulsory.
I was there on a lovely, sunny Saturday in November and there were few dog walkers around and kids - might get little busier in the Spring or a Summer.
Little clearing I have TOAL from, but there is a lot of space in general.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 51.3691, -0.605479 • what3words: ///hers.oldest.music

St Mary The Virgin, Arun (By grandad1950)

Dating from the 12th century St Mary the Virgin church in Clapham West Sussex is a grade 1 listed building well worth exploring. The church is surrounded by open countryside and well marked walks

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 50.84892, -0.444561 • what3words: ///topical.bikes.nerd

St John The Baptist, Arun (By grandad1950)

St Johns the Baptist church in the Sussex village of Findon is a grade 1 listed building dating from the 11th century. An interesting graveyard and good views over the surrounding countryside

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 50.86496, -0.414871 • what3words: ///worms.drummers.guests

Battery Point Light, North Somerset (By Rustyo200le)

A small but interesting lighthouse situated in Portishead, North Somerset.

Ample free parking on the sea front.

The 9-metre-high (30 ft) lighthouse was built as an unwatched automatic light by the Chance Brothers of Smethwick at Battery Point in 1931. It consists of a black metal pyramid on a concrete base.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 51.49458, -2.773597 • what3words: ///handbook.capillary.offshore

Broughton Lees, Ashford (By grandad1950)

A charming Kent village with a large village green that doubles as a cricket pitch in the summer.
Lots of room to fly

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 51.18836, 0.891985 • what3words: ///bluff.tastier.spilling

St Andrews Castle, St Andrews Central (By kvetner)

Some nice coastal scenery, the castle, and you can also fly and view some of the historic buildings of St Andrews University from here.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 56.34202, -2.790208 • what3words: ///samples.storage.endlessly

Hollingbourne Cicket Club, Maidstone (By grandad1950)

On the edge of the interesting village of Hollingbourne in Kent the cricket ground is completely surrounded by agricultural fields.

View and discuss this location on Grey Arrows.

Co-ordinates: 51.2682, 0.646229 • what3words: ///mows.dumpy.swift

Show All Locations

Our Recommended Retailer

Grey Arrows Drone Club recommends purchasing drones and drone accessories from Leicester Drones Ltd, our partnered retailer of choice, where our Club members are eligible for a discount on most purchases.

Visit Leicester Drones

Service provided by