Drone Rules for Gilliat Road
Airspace Alert: Illuminated temporary construction crane active day and night in Chalvey, Slough (Thames Valley Avoidance Area) up to 300ft AMSL.
CHALVEY (SLOUGH) PILOT ADVISORY: TEMPORARY TOWER CRANE
A localized vertical obstruction hazard has been logged for lower airspace corridors within Berkshire. Remote pilots must account for this structure during site risk assessments.
-GEOGRAPHIC POSITION: 51°30'55"N, 000°35'57"W (Chalvey, Slough). -VERTICAL CEILING: Extends up to 180ft AGL (Above Ground Level) and 300ft AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level). -OPERATIONAL TIMELINE: Active 24 hours (Day and Night) from April 8, 2026, until July 7, 2026. -SPECIAL AIRSPACE CONTEXT: This structure is located within the Low Flying Area Thames Valley Avoidance Area. -PILOT RESPONSIBILITY: Due to the high probability of low-altitude manned aviation traffic in this avoidance sector, drone operators must maintain sharp visual and auditory lookouts, grant absolute right-of-way, and give the crane site a wide safety clearance.
AERONAUTICAL REFERENCE: Published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority under NOTAM ID EGGN/N0287/26 (Ref: 26/04/046/LFC).