Established a temporary restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Belfast to ensure public safety during a large-scale festival.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,100 feet above mean sea level within a specified area of Belfast between 2 August and 9 August 2026.

The restrictions apply during specific daylight and evening hours to protect public safety during the Belfast Fleadh festival.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, though the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Event Silver Commander may grant specific flight permissions within the restricted zone.

Prohibited aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet within two nautical miles of Chelmsford due to an emergency.

This statutory instrument establishes a restricted flight zone in the vicinity of Chelmsford, Essex, in response to an ongoing emergency.

It prohibits all aircraft from flying below 1,000 feet above mean sea level within a two-nautical-mile radius of the specified coordinates, unless they are operating under the direction of the Essex Police. These regulations take effect immediately and apply to all pilots and aircraft operators, including drone users, within the designated area.

Cancelled emergency flight restrictions in Liverpool with immediate effect on 27 July 2026.

These Regulations revoke the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed in the Liverpool area.

They restore the legal right to fly in the specified airspace by cancelling the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Liverpool) (Emergency) Regulations 2026.

The instrument applies to all aircraft operators and pilots who were previously prohibited from entering the restricted zone.

Established an immediate emergency no-fly zone for unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet in central Liverpool.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level within a specified circular zone in Liverpool.

The restriction applies to all drone operators, except those flying under the specific direction of the Merseyside Police Counter-UAS Team.

This emergency measure took effect at 10:50 a.m. on 24 July 2026 to address an immediate public interest concern identified by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Revoked previous regulations that restricted helicopter flights in a specified area.

This instrument removes temporary restrictions previously imposed on helicopter flights in a specified area of UK airspace.

By revoking the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Helicopter Flight) (No. 6) Regulations 2026, it restores standard flight permissions for all aircraft operators previously affected by those rules.

The Department for Transport issued this order under the authority of the Secretary of State, effective immediately from 11:30 a.m. on 23 July 2026.

Restricted the flight of drones and other unmanned aircraft in the Colchester area during a public gathering on 31 July 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in a defined area of Colchester, Essex, on 31 July 2026.

The restriction applies from 05:00 to 17:00 UTC (06:00 to 18:00 BST) to manage safety and security risks associated with a large public gathering.

The rules apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots, except those who obtain specific permission from the Essex Police Counter-UAS Bronze Commander.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near the National Eisteddfod in Cardigan to ensure public safety during the large-scale gathering.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,700 feet within a one-nautical-mile radius of Cardigan, Wales, during the 2026 National Eisteddfod.

The restriction applies daily from 07:00 to 22:59 UTC between 30 July and 9 August 2026.

The mandate applies to all unmanned aircraft, unless the Dyfed-Powys Police Airspace Coordinator grants specific flight permission.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft near Edinburgh Castle during August 2026 to ensure public safety at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

These Regulations prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, below 1,500 feet above mean sea level in a defined area around Edinburgh Castle during the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft operators during specified evening hours between 7 August and 29 August 2026, unless they have obtained specific permission from the Police Scotland Aviation Safety and Security Unit.

The measure is intended to protect the large crowds attending the event.