Attention Drone Pilots: Restricted Airspace Over Bradford for Royal Visit

Key Details:

• Regulation Number: 2025 No. 577
• Subject: Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bradford) Regulations 2025
• Effective Date: 15th May 2025, 0700-1500 UTC
• Reason: Royal visit

The UK government has announced a temporary restriction on flying unmanned aircraft (drones) over certain areas in Bradford due to a scheduled Royal visit on May 15th, 2025. The restriction is aimed at ensuring public safety and security during the high-profile event.

Restricted Area Details:

• Time Frame: 15th May 2025, from 0700 to 1500 UTC (Note: UTC is one hour behind British Summer Time, so that's 0800 to 1600 BST).
• Coordinates:
  • Circle 1: Radius of 0.65 nautical miles centered at 53°48′53″N, 1°46′13″W
  • Circle 2: Radius of 0.60 nautical miles centered at 53°47′32″N, 1°45′24″W
• Altitude Restriction: No flying below 1,200 feet above mean sea level

Exceptions:

• Drones with explicit permission from the West Yorkshire Police Service
• Drones operated by or for a Police Air Support Unit

Compliance:

Drone operators must avoid these restricted zones unless authorized. West Yorkshire Police can be contacted for permissions, and further details will be published via Notice to Aviation (NOTAM).

For more information or queries, contact David Ridley, Airspace Regulator at the Civil Aviation Authority, at 03301 382471. Stay informed to ensure compliance and contribute to the safe execution of this significant event.