Flying Over Monuments in Edinburgh and Glasgow

D_The_Producer · Aug 1, 2022

Hi friends!

I just got hired by a drone company and will be doing a training course in Edinburgh (staying in Glasgow). I have read the threat that talks about flying over Edinburgh and it was really helpful, however, I am still not sure if I am allowed to fly over monuments.

My idea is shooting videos of castles and every monument I find with my DJI Mini 2. I would like to do some photogrammetry of a few uninhabited castles and I was wondering if it is allowed or not.

Thanks very much in advance for the help!

Cymru · Aug 22, 2022

Generally UK law permits overflight.

*HOWEVER* there is some debate with Scottish law about the ability of a land owner of certain groups to prevent overflight. Its a grey area and if it applies, only applies in Scotland. (Ancient Monuments act 1979). Its likely CAA overrules this so no restrictions apply.

D_The_Producer · Aug 22, 2022

Cymru said:
Generally UK law permits overflight.

*HOWEVER* there is some debate with Scottish law about the ability of a land owner of certain groups to prevent overflight. Its a grey area and if it applies, only applies in Scotland. (Ancient Monuments act 1979). Its likely CAA overrules this so no restrictions apply.

Thanks so much for the reply and the info! I've taken some pics and vids of the Edinburgh castle, the Kelvingrove museum, etc. but did not fly over, as I was not sure. They all look amazing though, I'm loving Scotland! The weather... no so much!