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Can I Fly a Drone in Birmingham?
Complete Map & Rules Explained · Updated for CAP 722
Birmingham Airport's FRZ dominates the east of the city around Solihull, but central Birmingham and western districts sit in open Class G airspace with standard CAP 722 rules.
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Birmingham Airport FRZ
Covers Solihull, Sheldon and the NEC area. Strict no-fly without ATC clearance.
City Parks
Birmingham City Council restricts drone take-off in several parks — check bylaw signage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fly near the Bullring?
Central Birmingham is outside the FRZ, so sub-250g drones may fly, but the dense crowds mean you must not overfly people. A2/heavy drones need 30-150m separation.
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