Prohibited unmanned aircraft flights below 1,600 feet near Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, during a three-day period in July 2026.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Hillsborough Park, Sheffield) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specified circular area centered at Hillsborough Park from 24 July 2026 to 26 July 2026.

The restriction applies to flights below 1,600 feet above mean sea level during designated daytime and evening hours.

The regulations apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Yorkshire Police Counter-UAS Team.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet at Crystal Palace Park during specified dates in 2026 for public safety.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,400 feet above mean sea level in a specified area around Crystal Palace Park, London.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft during designated periods between July 31 and August 16, 2026, coinciding with large public gatherings.

Exceptions are granted to unmanned aircraft operated by police air support units or those with written permission from the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander.

Established temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft near Lytham St Annes to ensure public safety during a major sporting event.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified radius of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, between 29 July and 2 August 2026.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the Lancashire Police Drone Unit.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures to manage public safety and security during a large-scale gathering for a professional golf championship.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Murrayfield Stadium during specific windows in July 2026 to ensure public safety.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level within a specific circular area around Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators on 24th and 25th July 2026 between 1600 and 2230 hours Co-ordinated Universal Time. The restriction serves to protect large crowds attending music concerts, though it allows for exceptions if the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit grants express permission.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Builth Wells, Powys, between 20 July and 23 July 2026.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Builth Wells, Powys) Regulations 2026 prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,100 feet above mean sea level within a specific one-nautical-mile radius of Builth Wells.

These restrictions apply from 0700 hours on 20 July 2026 until 1700 hours on 23 July 2026 to manage airspace during a large public gathering.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Dyfed-Powys Police Air Space Co-ordinator.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Lowther, Cumbria, during a public festival in late July and early August 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 2,000 feet above mean sea level within a specified 1.3 nautical mile radius of Lowther, Cumbria.

The restrictions apply from 06:00 UTC on July 30, 2026, until 14:00 UTC on August 3, 2026, to manage safety and security during a large public gathering.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those who obtain specific flight permission from the Cumbria Police Drone Team.

Established the legal definitions and minimum requirements for live and alternative broadcasting coverage of nationally significant sporting events.

These Regulations define the technical and legal standards for broadcasting events of national interest in the United Kingdom under the listed events regime. They specify what constitutes live coverage, establish the criteria for adequate live coverage of multi-sport events, and set minimum requirements for alternative audiovisual and radio coverage of Group B events.

The rules apply to providers of relevant broadcasting and internet-based services and are enforced by the Office of Communications (Ofcom).

Prohibited the flight of unmanned aircraft below 500 feet in a specified area of Brighton during a music festival on 16 July 2026.

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace in the vicinity of Brighton, East Sussex, on 16 July 2026.

They prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 500 feet above mean sea level within specific coordinates between 0900 and 2300 hours UTC. The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators, except those granted specific permission by the designated event control team.