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Drone Rules for North York Moors National Park

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May 29, 2026 2:47 AM Approved • Added drone restriction for North York Moors National Park based on park authority rules.
Author: e8be7a99-29f2-421e-95ec-190919c58f9b (1091)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. It effectively incorporates existing regulations and provides detailed information about drone restrictions in North York Moors National Park.
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Summary Drone take-off and landing in North York Moors National Park requires landowner permission. Drone operations are restricted in North York Moors National Park under park authority regulations and UK CAA Drone Code.
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Drone take-off and landing in North York Moors National Park requires landowner permission. The National Park Authority owns less than 1% of the park and does not grant permission to amateur drone operators to fly from its land, including Authority-managed car parks and National Park Centres. Most of the park is privately owned, so pilots must obtain permission from the relevant landowner. Professional drone operations from Authority-owned land may be considered only in limited cases with proof of CAA registration, appropriate insurance, recognised production-company involvement, and at least 21 days’ notice. The Sutton Bank National Park Centre and Kilburn White Horse area is specifically identified as unsuitable and illegal for unauthorised drone operation because of nearby airfield restriction issues.
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## Authorization Status
- Recreational: ⚠️ Restricted
- Commercial: ❌ Requires permission

## Geographic Boundaries
Entire North York Moors including moorland and protected zones.

## Regulations
- National Park Authority rules
- UK CAA Drone Code

## Penalties
- Fines
- Enforcement

## Special Permissions
Permission required.
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+ - Recreational: ⚠️ Restricted
+ - Commercial: ❌ Requires permission
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+ ## Geographic Boundaries
+ Entire North York Moors including moorland and protected zones.
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+ ## Regulations
+ - National Park Authority rules
+ - UK CAA Drone Code
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+ ## Penalties
+ - Fines
+ - Enforcement
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+ ## Special Permissions
+ Permission required.
May 28, 2026 1:03 PM Approved • Initial posting
Author: jaystechvault (11074)
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Your proposed rule edit has been approved. It accurately reflects the drone regulations in North York Moors National Park, as detailed in the provided source.
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Summary — Drone take-off and landing in North York Moors National Park requires landowner permission.
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Drone take-off and landing in North York Moors National Park requires landowner permission. The National Park Authority owns less than 1% of the park and does not grant permission to amateur drone operators to fly from its land, including Authority-managed car parks and National Park Centres. Most of the park is privately owned, so pilots must obtain permission from the relevant landowner. Professional drone operations from Authority-owned land may be considered only in limited cases with proof of CAA registration, appropriate insurance, recognised production-company involvement, and at least 21 days’ notice. The Sutton Bank National Park Centre and Kilburn White Horse area is specifically identified as unsuitable and illegal for unauthorised drone operation because of nearby airfield restriction issues.

                                

                            

                            

                                

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+ Drone take-off and landing in North York Moors National Park requires landowner permission. The National Park Authority owns less than 1% of the park and does not grant permission to amateur drone operators to fly from its land, including Authority-managed car parks and National Park Centres. Most of the park is privately owned, so pilots must obtain permission from the relevant landowner. Professional drone operations from Authority-owned land may be considered only in limited cases with proof of CAA registration, appropriate insurance, recognised production-company involvement, and at least 21 days’ notice. The Sutton Bank National Park Centre and Kilburn White Horse area is specifically identified as unsuitable and illegal for unauthorised drone operation because of nearby airfield restriction issues.