Prohibited unmanned aircraft from flying below 1,100 feet within a specific area of Cardiff on 16 July 2026.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft within a specific circular area in Cardiff on 16 July 2026.

The flight ban applies below 1,100 feet above mean sea level between 11:00 and 16:00 UTC to ensure public safety during a VIP visit and a large public gathering.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those granted specific permission by the South Wales Police Drone Team.

Established an emergency restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir.

These Regulations prohibit all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these restrictions in response to an unspecified emergency, granting Derbyshire Police the authority to exempt specific flights through directed instructions.

The rules apply to all civilian and commercial pilots operating in the vicinity of the reservoir from the moment of signing at 2.30 p.m. on 14 July 2026.

Revoked the emergency flight restrictions at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester, with immediate effect.

This instrument removes the emergency flight restrictions previously imposed at Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.

It restores standard airspace access by revoking the emergency regulations that prohibited flying in the specified area.

The order applies to all aircraft operators, including pilots of manned aircraft and remotely piloted UAS (drones), and takes effect immediately from 2:25 p.m. on 14 July 2026.

Established a temporary restricted flight zone below 3,000 feet around Dovestones Reservoir due to a local emergency.

The Secretary of State for Transport restricts all aircraft from flying below 3,000 feet above mean sea level within a 2.5 nautical mile radius of Dovestones Reservoir, Manchester.

This measure addresses an unspecified emergency situation and applies to all civil and commercial aviation, with a specific exemption for unmanned aircraft operating under the direction of Derbyshire Police. The regulations take effect immediately to ensure public interest and safety within the designated restricted airspace.

Restricted flight activities below 5,600 feet near Saltby for an aerobatic competition in mid-2026.

These Regulations establish a temporary restricted airspace zone in the vicinity of Saltby, Lincolnshire, to facilitate the National Glider Aerobatic Championships.

The order prohibits aircraft from flying below 5,600 feet above mean sea level within a specified 2-nautical-mile radius between 07:00 and 19:00 hours from 31st July to 2nd August 2026.

These restrictions apply to all aircraft except those granted specific permission by the Glider Aerobatic contest director.

Restricted unmanned aircraft flights below 1,500 feet in a specified area of Rotherham due to an emergency.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Rotherham, South Yorkshire) (Emergency) Regulations 2026 establishes a restricted airspace for unmanned aircraft in Rotherham.

It prohibits the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,500 feet above mean sea level within a 0.54 nautical mile radius of a specified coordinate in South Yorkshire. This restriction applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with the exception of those flying according to directions provided by the South Yorkshire Police. The Secretary of State for Transport issued this order under the authority of the Air Navigation Order 2016 in response to an unspecified emergency situation.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in specified Bedford airspace during July 18–19, 2026, to ensure public safety during a large event.

These Regulations prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft below 1,200 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, on July 18 and 19, 2026.

The restrictions apply to all unmanned aircraft pilots and operators, except those who receive explicit permission from the Bedford Borough Council Events Management Team.

The Secretary of State for Transport issued these measures to manage airspace safety during a planned mass gathering of people.

Restricted the flight of unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of Charlbury during the 2026 Wilderness Festival for public safety and security.

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Charlbury, Oxfordshire) Regulations 2026 prohibit the flight of unmanned aircraft below 1,600 feet above mean sea level in a specified area of Oxfordshire. These restrictions apply from 30 July 2026 to 3 August 2026 to coincide with the Wilderness Festival.

The order applies to all unmanned aircraft operators, with specific exemptions for aircraft authorized by the Festival Republic Event Silver Commander or those operated by police air support units.