No Drones Over Leeds: New Regulations for 2025 Leeds Festival

Attention, festival goers and drone enthusiasts! The UK government has announced new airspace restrictions for the Leeds area during the 2025 Leeds Festival. This move comes as part of a public safety initiative to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

Key Details:

• Effective Dates: The restrictions are active from 5:00 AM on 20th August 2025 until 4:00 PM on 25th August 2025.
• Area Affected: The restricted zone covers a specific airspace around Leeds, defined by precise geographical coordinates.
• Altitude Limit: No unmanned aircraft (drones) can fly below 900 feet above mean sea level within the designated area during the specified dates.

Exceptions:

• Drones with explicit permission from the Festival Republic event safety officer are exempt.
• Drones operated by or on behalf of a Police Air Support Unit are also exempt.

Why These Restrictions? The Secretary of State for Transport, backed by the Civil Aviation Authority, has deemed these measures necessary to maintain public safety during the music festival. With large crowds expected, controlling airspace is critical to prevent unforeseen incidents.

Time Zone Alert: The times mentioned are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which is one hour behind British Summer Time (BST). So, plan accordingly!

Need More Info? For further details, affected parties can reach out to Mr. Alan Frew, Airspace Regulator at the Civil Aviation Authority, at 03301 382734.

These regulations ensure that everyone can enjoy the music while keeping the skies over Leeds safe and secure. So, if you're planning to capture those festival memories from above, make sure to comply with these new rules!