Drone Rules for Covenham Reservoir

Landowner Policy & Site Rules

• Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Covenham Reservoir site without formal authorization.
• As a major utility asset, the site is private property. Site management enforces a "No Drones" policy for all visitors to protect the physical integrity of the dam and the safety of the public [cite: 1.5.1].
• Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility land [cite: 1.5.1].

Strategic Priority & Infrastructure

• Covenham Reservoir is a critical water storage infrastructure asset [cite: 1.5.1].
• Ground rules are maintained to prevent public safety hazards on operational banks, ensure the privacy of visitors, and protect site security.

Operational Security Protocols

• Active land monitoring and routine patrols are carried out by site security and utility staff [cite: 1.5.1].
• Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the premises [cite: 1.5.1].

Permissions & Exceptions

• Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers [cite: 1.5.1].
• Professional pilots requiring access must contact the managing water authority well in advance to obtain formal written permission, submit a detailed risk assessment, and provide proof of valid CAA operational authorization.