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Operating a drone in the UK requires compliance with specific regulations, including obtaining the necessary license.
In the UK, there are two main types of drone licenses: the Operational Authorisation (previously known as Permission for Commercial Operations) and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC).
To apply for either license, you need to undergo training from a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved training entity and pass a theory exam. You must also develop an operations manual and demonstrate your ability to fly a drone safely.
With a drone license in the UK, you gain the legal right to fly drones commercially, but you must still adhere to specific restrictions, such as maintaining line-of-sight with the drone and avoiding flights near airports or crowds.
