How We Handle the Drone Flight Permissions in London...
Do you really want to navigate this airspace map — or would you rather let someone who does it every week handle it for you?
We know who to contact, what to file, and how to get legal permission to fly in even the most restricted parts of London.
Flying a drone in London isn’t just a case of taking off and getting the footage. The city is covered in overlapping airspace rules, heliport zones, police-controlled areas, temporary flight restrictions and council permissions — and in many locations, you must obtain formal approval before you can fly legally.
For businesses, surveyors, heritage projects and property managers, that can turn into days of emails, forms and aviation terminology.
That’s why we handle the full process for our clients — from airspace checks to contacting the relevant authority and securing written permission.
We don’t bypass the rules — we work within them, and we know the correct procedure for each zone.
Why London Airspace Is Different
London contains:
Multiple Flight Restriction Zones (FRZs) including Battersea Heliport
Police-controlled areas (City of London, Westminster, etc.)
Timed Temporary Restrictions (TFRs) issued with little notice
Council-controlled land where landowner permissions are required
Sites with additional security protocols (e.g. heritage or government sites)
Flying without permission in these areas is illegal under the UK Air Navigation Order — so the work must be planned correctly.
How We Handle Permissions (So You Don’t Have To)
We check the airspace and identify what approvals are needed
- We contact the relevant authority (heliport, police, ATC, council etc.)
- We submit the required documents (risk assessment, site plan, flight details)
- We obtain written approval before the drone is ever powered on
- We remain in communication with ATC or site control during the flight if required
- We provide proof of approval to the client for their records
No guesswork. No “grey areas”. 100% legal, insured and compliant.
Recent Examples of Complex Permissions We’ve Secured
Example of a Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) around London Heliport – all drone flights here require formal approval before take-off.
Clapham – Battersea Heliport Zone
A property survey site fell inside the Battersea Heliport Flight Restriction Zone.
We applied through the correct process, paid the standard admin fee, received written approval, and maintained required communication with ATC on the day. The flight was carried out fully legally and without disruption.
Barbican – City of London Police Clearance
For a shoot with the London Gardens Trust, the location sat within a police-restricted zone.
We submitted a formal application with flight plan and risk assessment 9 days in advance, received approval from the City of London Police, and completed the work safely and legally.
Who Uses This Service?
Surveyors & building consultants
Block and property managers
Heritage organisations
Architects & developers
Garden and estate projects
Media / documentary teams
Anyone who needs drone work in regulated airspace
Whether you’re surveying roofs, documenting a heritage site, or needing aerial footage for campaigns, we can handle the airspace side for you — even in the most complex areas.
Compliance Statement
All flights are carried out in full accordance with UK Civil Aviation Authority regulations, with appropriate permissions, risk assessments, and insurance in place before take-off. We do not fly in restricted airspace without formal approval.
Need Drone Work in London Without the Paperwork?
Whether you need a simple roof inspection or a heritage project in a high-security zone, we can handle the permissions and carry out the flight legally and efficiently.