East Midlands Restricted Areas

[maxbriggs101]

Hi there, I’m new here and was looking to fly my drone around the East Midlands area. I’m aware that I can’t fly in the FRZ around the airport but there’s also an East Midlands CTR 1 as well showing as controlled airspace on the Drone Assist app. For some reason it doesn’t show on the NATS website however. I was wondering if anyone was aware if it’s alright to fly within this zone?

[milkmanchris]

Hello and welcome to GADC @maxbriggs101

@maxbriggs101

Drone Assist app

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@maxbriggs101

there’s also an East Midlands CTR 1

That will be Class D aerospace, usually does not affect UAV flights

Class D airspace?

Hello I am new here. James is my name I have been trying to work out exactly what class D means for drone operators. Last year I did not have to worry to much as the restrictions was for over 7kg drones the CAA have said To me I need ATC permission to fly in class D airspace this year. Richmond park flying field and now I’ve discovered Morden flying field are both in Class D. Someone on Facebook told me that class D is not applicable to drones unless it’s in a FRZ. So am I right in assuming Mor…

[maxbriggs101]

That’s perfect, thank you for letting me know! I’ll definitely use DroneScene in future as it seems far easier to use!