Blakiston's Chambers - Drone & Counter Drone Law
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Direct access #dronelawyer (barrister) and #veteran in the UK advising on #dronelaw/#counterdrone/#UTM. Ex #UK_CAA, #BVLOS & Counter #drones. Not legal advice.
London, England
Joined December 2018
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Tweet 2 (reply to Tweet 1): We're helping operators, developers & public bodies prepare for enforcement, policy gaps & spoofing risks. Missteps could mean criminal liability. Need advice? DM Blakiston’s Chambers. #CounterDrone #UAS #CAP3105 #BVLOS #Compliance #dronelawyer
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Tweet 1: 🚨 Remote ID in the UK is no longer just theory. CAP3105 confirms: from Jan 2026, UK1–UK3 drones must broadcast Direct Remote ID. By 2028, even sub-250g legacy drones with cameras won't be exempt. #DroneLaw #RemoteID #CAA #UKDrones #dronelawyer
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PwC’s latest report — drones reduce net risk, UK applies high-friction, case-by-case approvals. My latest analysis breaks down the legal gaps and how operators mitigate risk. 🔗 https://t.co/BHeuvXn2Wt
#DroneLaw #BVLOS #Aviation #PwC #DroneOperators #dronelawyer #drones #drone
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```By Richard Ryan, barrister and drone lawyer What the paper actually shows (evidence you can cite) Insurers say risk is intrinsicall
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“It was just a minute” can turn into BVLOS—and legal exposure. CHIRP’s Sep 2025 drone incident reports offer clear lessons for UK operators. I’ve broken them down into defensible steps you can act on now. 📘 https://t.co/hE9UV3qKSq
#drones #UAV #BVLOS #droneLaw #dronelawyer
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By Richard Ryan, Barrister & Drone Lawyer - practical takeaways, not legal advice for your specific situation. Why this matters The in
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Hot off the press, @sUASnews posing the question, given witnesses and ADS-B data, have we had the first firing of weapons at an airliner mistaken as a drone in the EU? Denmark :: Billund :: Borrislejren https://t.co/ZANQqLBL1F
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The period of intense, unexplained unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) activity over Danish and Norwegian installations (22 to 28 September 2025) was immediately classified by Prime Minister Mette Freder…
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Post 2 ⚖️ Lesson for UK drone operators: don’t wait for the CAA. Use SORA 2.5 now to future-proof your risk assessments + stay competitive abroad. Best practice means anticipating international standards, not just meeting UK minimums. #drones #drone #dronelaw #dronelawyer
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Post 1 🚁 EASA adopted SORA 2.5 for drone risk assessments and has updated. Clearer, simpler, harmonised across Europe. UK isn’t bound, but operators should watch closely: ✔️ Better population risk mapping ✔️ Clearer BVLOS definitions ✔️ Stronger contingency planning
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Post 1-Can landowners sue drones for trespass? Recent UK cases (Anglo-International & MBR Acres) show that mere overflight isn’t enough. Landowners must prove interference with land use. Routine, compliant flights at safe altitudes = low risk.
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As UK regulators push forward with Remote ID and geo‑awareness requirements, questions remain about enforcement, data privacy, and operator readiness.#DroneLawyer #RemoteID #CounterDrone #CAA #UKCompliance #BlakistonsChambers
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The debate around counter‑UAS technology is accelerating, with UK trials expanding across airports, prisons, and event venues. But deploying detection and interdiction tools without a clear legal basis risks liability. We advise on lawful use of counter‑drone systems#CounterDrone
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6 months until the UK’s new drone rules take effect, Remote ID & class marking compliance should be a priority—not a project for later. Blakiston’s Chambers advises drone operators, developers, public sector teams on audit readiness, airspace permissions & enforcement risk.#drone
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New CAA rules take effect in January 2026, UK drone operators must ensure full compliance with Remote ID, geo-awareness, and UK class marking. Blakiston’s Chambers advises on fleet audits, enforcement strategy & operational compliance to help you stay airborne & legal. #DroneLaw
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2️⃣More tweaks: UK SORA now excludes UA >40 m, >200 m s‑¹ & ops over 50k ppl/km²; guidance for multi‑location OAs(generic VLOS, tighter BVLOS); tethered‑containment tables retagged (new COT codes). July PDF is the new master doc. Stay compliant. #dronelawyer #dronelaw #drone
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UK CAA confirming phased enforcement of Remote ID and UK class markings from Jan 2026, it is the time to review #drone compliance—before enforcement begins. At Blakiston’s Chambers, we help clients update #flight policies, assess #RID readiness & manage #regulatory exposure.
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[2/2] At Blakiston’s Chambers we advise on: ✅ Transition planning for compliance ✅ Enforcement defence under CAA powers ✅ Commercial & legacy fleet risk Now is the time to prepare your operation—or risk being grounded. #CounterDrone #CAA #UAS #UKRegulations #BlakistonsChambers
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The CAA's CAP 3105 confirms sweeping changes to UK drone regulation from Jan 2026: -Mandatory Remote ID for most drones ≥100g -UK class markings (UK0–UK6) replace EU labels -Market Surveillance Authority powers for the CAA -Geo-awareness + flashing lights for night ops #DroneLaw
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