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Drone Rules for Ravensthorpe Reservoir

Northampton, England (England) • United Kingdom
Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Northampton NN6, UK
Lat: 52.3291 • Lng: -1.00502

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May 28, 2026 3:02 AM Approved • Added Ravensthorpe Reservoir ground restriction based on explicit Anglian Water public safety and asset management regulations.
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  • Strategic water infrastructure and reservoir boundary (1nm radius circle); landowner ground policy in effect.
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Flight status Unknown Permission
Summary NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Anglian Water policy strictly prohibits visitor drone take-off, landing, and operation across the reservoir grounds.
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## 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.
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+ ## 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.
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+ ## 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.