Drone Rules for Beaver Lane
Drone pilots must exercise caution in the Ashford area due to a temporary crane operation reaching heights up to 329ft AGL (467ft AMSL). The obstruction is active 24/7 until June 20, 2026.
Ashford Construction Crane Obstruction Advisory
A temporary lower-airspace safety warning is active in Ashford due to a tall construction crane operating at coordinates 51°08'28"N, 000°51'00"E.
The physical structure extends significantly into the lower airspace, reaching a maximum height of 329ft Above Ground Level (AGL) and an altitude of 467ft Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL). Because this obstacle stands close to the standard 400ft legal ceiling for unmanned aircraft, it presents a severe physical collision risk to drone operations in the immediate vicinity.
The warning remains active continuously until June 20, 2026, after which the obstacle's details are scheduled to be permanently codified into the UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP ENR 5.4). Remote pilots planning flights nearby can contact the site operators at 07436 144630 for localized status information. Always maintain a strict visual line of sight (VLOS) and clear the obstruction by a safe margin.