Drone Rules for Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Landowner Policy & Site Rules

• Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across any Anglian Water park without prior written consent [cite: 1.4.1].
• The reservoir is private property managed for water supply; the company enforces a blanket ban on unauthorized drone flights [cite: 1.4.1].
• Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility land.

Strategic Priority & Infrastructure

• Ravensthorpe Reservoir is a critical operational water asset [cite: 1.4.1].
• Ground rules are maintained to protect physical infrastructure, ensure visitor safety on reservoir banks, and prevent unauthorized access.

Operational Security Protocols

• Site security and utility staff conduct routine patrols of the reservoir area [cite: 1.3.2].
• Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and required to leave the property [cite: 1.3.2].

Permissions & Exceptions

• Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers [cite: 1.4.1].
• Professional pilots requiring access must contact Anglian Water Services Ltd well in advance to obtain formal written permission, submit a detailed flight plan, and provide valid CAA operational documentation.