Drone restrictions in force above Liverpool City Centre

A temporary flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, has been imposed above Liverpool city centre as part of the policing operation while HMS Prince of Wales is docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

The restriction will be in place until Monday 9 December, meaning it is an offence for any unmanned aircraft to fly below 2,000 ft above sea level in the designated area (pictured), without the explicit permission of Merseyside Police.

Drone users flying inside the Restricted Airspace that have not been granted permission will be guilty of committing an offence and could be prosecuted as well as having their equipment seized and confiscated.

Map of drone exclusion area

The airspace restrictions will have an impact on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which refers to drones and their users – this does not affect commercial flights.

Full details of the restrictions are available on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website. Drone pilots are also encouraged to check other sources of information such as NOTAM Info and Drone Safety Map, before flying.

Anyone who wishes to seek consideration for the safe and appropriate flight of a drone in these areas must obtain permission from Merseyside Police by sending an email to: drone.exemptions@merseyside.police.uk. The area marked in red denotes the restriction zone.