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Drone Rules for Derriford Hospital

Plymouth, England (england) • United Kingdom
Derriford Rd, Plymouth PL6 8DH, UK
Lat: 50.4168 • Lng: -4.11436
Air Permission required Last updated: May 27, 2026
Summary
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NO DRONE FLIGHTS without prior permission. Active HEMS landing site. Maintain 2nm buffer for emergency helicopter approach paths. Contact hospital security or aviation operations department for authorization.

Airspace Requirements

  • Strict 2nm circular restriction zone.
  • Prior permission required for all drone operations.

Operational Safety Protocols

  • Contact hospital security/aviation manager before flight.
  • Yield right-of-way to all medical helicopters immediately.
  • If a helicopter is detected, land drone at nearest safe location.

Emergency HEMS Priority

  • Protects critical flight paths for Devon Air Ambulance and regional HEMS.
  • Zero-tolerance for conflicts with medical evacuation flights.

Sources

  • NATS UK Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and CAA safety standards for HEMS sites.
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  • Core 2nm safety buffer zone for emergency HEMS medical flights.
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