Drone Rules for Stanford Reservoir

Landowner Policy & Site Rules

• Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Stanford Reservoir site without formal authorization.
• As a sensitive nature reserve and water utility asset, the site maintains a "No Drones" policy to protect wildlife and preserve the site's tranquil environment.
• Operating an unmanned aircraft from the ground here without explicit prior written consent constitutes trespassing on operational utility and conservation land.

Strategic Priority & Infrastructure

• Stanford Reservoir is an active water infrastructure site and a critical habitat for wildlife [cite: 1.3.1].
• Ground rules are maintained to eliminate safety hazards for visitors, protect the privacy of those using the site, and avoid environmental disturbance to the local wildlife, particularly during sensitive breeding seasons.

Operational Security Protocols

• Regular land checks and facility monitoring are carried out by site management and estate wardens [cite: 1.3.2].
• Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the site [cite: 1.3.2].

Permissions & Exceptions

• Ground permissions are entirely unavailable for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers [cite: 1.3.2].
• Professional pilots requiring access must contact the relevant management office well in advance to obtain formal written permission, submit a comprehensive flight risk assessment, and provide proof of a valid CAA operational authorization alongside commercial public liability insurance.