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Drone Rules for University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry, England (england) • United Kingdom
Clifford Bridge Rd, Binley, Coventry CV2 2DX, UK
Lat: 52.4207 • Lng: -1.43699

Rules Edit History: University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

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May 27, 2026 2:59 AM Approved • Updated to concise, pilot-focused rules summary and standardized 2nm safety buffer for HEMS helipad protection.
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Rule category Ground Air
Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary — NO DRONE FLIGHTS without prior permission. Active HEMS landing site. Maintain 2nm buffer for emergency helicopter approach paths. Contact hospital security or aviation operations department for authorization.
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## Airspace Requirements
* Strict 2nm circular restriction zone.
* Prior permission required for all drone operations.

## Operational Safety Protocols
* Contact hospital security/aviation manager before flight.
* Yield right-of-way to all medical helicopters immediately.
* If a helicopter is detected, land drone at nearest safe location.

## Emergency HEMS Priority
* Protects critical flight paths for regional Air Ambulance assets.
* Zero-tolerance for conflicts with medical evacuation flights.

## Sources
* NATS UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and CAA safety standards for HEMS sites.
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+ ## Airspace Requirements
+ * Strict 2nm circular restriction zone.
+ * Prior permission required for all drone operations.
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+ ## Operational Safety Protocols
+ * Contact hospital security/aviation manager before flight.
+ * Yield right-of-way to all medical helicopters immediately.
+ * If a helicopter is detected, land drone at nearest safe location.
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+ ## Emergency HEMS Priority
+ * Protects critical flight paths for regional Air Ambulance assets.
+ * Zero-tolerance for conflicts with medical evacuation flights.
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+ ## Sources
+ * NATS UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and CAA safety standards for HEMS sites.
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