Drone permits

We can only grant drone permits to commercial drone operators.

To fly a drone on Cardiff Council land, please apply for a film permit and tick the aerial filming or drone box.
There is an additional charge of £250, and you must give at least one week’s notice.

Before applying for a permit, you will need:

  • drone operator’s Civil Aviation Authority certificate
  • drone insurance,
  • Public Liability Insurance, and
  • a detailed risk assessment with maps that clearly show take-off, flight path, and landing.

We will not consider incomplete applications.

We will only consider last minute drone applications if you have submitted the correct paperwork. This will cost £500.

This also applies to Cardiff based companies, who will be charged £250 for last minute drone applications.