FOI Request - Recreational Use of Drones

Request 101003526619

We are writing to make an information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We seek information regarding your authority's regulations on the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction.

1. Do you have any byelaws specifically relating to the recreational use of drones from your land? If yes, please provide:
a) The date(s) of these byelaws.
b) A digital copy of the byelaw(s) or a link to where these can be found on your website.

2. In the absence of specific byelaws, do you have any policies relating to the recreational use of drones from your land? If yes, please provide:
a) The date(s) of these policies.
b) A digital copy of the policy(ies) or a link to where these can be found on your website.

Response 02-04-2024

1. Not held. There are no by-laws. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

2. We are not aware of any formal policies - not held, Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.  

However, for larger events the Council terms and conditions include this paragraph for event organisers:

'The flying of drones at the Park is permitted only in the event that Police Scotland approval has been obtained, in which event the flying of drones must be conducted in compliance with Police Scotland’s approval. The flying of drones must be conducted in compliance with the Civilian Aviation Authority Air Navigation Order 2016'.