Selected Airspace
Click an airspace zone to view details here.
Ground Hazard Legend
- SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest)
- Railway lines
- Power lines / power infrastructure
SSSI contacts (by nation)
| England | 0300 060 3900 • ProtectedSites@naturalengland.org.uk |
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| Scotland | 01463 725000 • enquiries@nature.scot |
| Wales | 0300 065 3000 • SSSI.notices@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk |
| N. Ireland | 0300 200 7856 • nieainfo@daera-ni.gov.uk |
SSSI Operations Guidance
- Consent requirements: Flights over an SSSI may require express consent, especially if low or likely to disturb wildlife.
- Third-party actions: Activities that harm SSSIs can be unlawful even by third parties — respect conservation and privacy.
- Byelaws & local restrictions: Check local signage and park authority byelaws for any extra limits.
- Identify the exact SSSI (name and boundary).
- Contact the relevant authority above for advice / consent.
- Provide flight details: location, timing, drone type/specs, and purpose.
- Allow time for a response and processing.