Learn to fly
Guides
Rules, skills, kit and care. Everything we know about flying drones in the UK.
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Where can you fly a drone in the UK?
Airports, parks, beaches, National Trust land and military sites. How to work out whether you can fly somewhere, and how to check…
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Drone batteries: charging, storage and safety
How to charge, store and travel with drone batteries safely, and how to make them last longer.
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Your first ten flights: a simple practice plan
A step-by-step practice plan for new pilots, from your first hover to flying smooth figure eights.
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Buying your first drone: what actually matters
Weight, GPS, motors, flight time and spare batteries. What to look for in a first drone, and what to ignore.
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How to get your Flyer ID and Operator ID
A step-by-step guide to the free Flyer ID test and the yearly Operator ID, and how to label your drone properly.
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UK drone rules in 2026: a plain-English guide
The UK drone rules changed on 1 January 2026. Here is what applies to you, in plain English, whatever you fly.