SkyGuard NI - Northern Ireland Drone Flight Assistant

Overall Flight Condition Belfast Area

Good to Fly (Standard Caution)

Wind parameters and visibility are within permissible limits for Northern Ireland open subcategory flight.

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Quick Weather Check:

Microclimate Conditions Live API

Sustained Wind (10m)

-- mph

Wind Gusts

-- mph

120m shear: -- mph

Precipitation Risk

-- %

0.0 mm/h

Visibility & Cloud

-- km

Cover: --%

Temperature: --°C Max Permitted Height: 120m (400ft)

Northern Ireland Airspace and Flight Restriction Zones (FRZ)

Click any zone or click on the map to evaluate proximity, contact details, and restriction requirements.

Airspace Legend

Major Aerodrome FRZ (ATC Permission Mandatory)

Airfield / Local Aerodrome Protection Zone

Security, Harbour & Prison Enclosure

Tip: Tap or click anywhere on Northern Ireland territory to verify immediate distance to the closest active FRZ perimeter.

Source references: UK CAA Drone Safety Rules & NATS Aeronautical Information Service

Pilot Pre-Flight Verification Checklist

0 / 6 Ready

Complete all steps prior to powering on propellers in Northern Ireland airspace.

CAA Operator & Flyer ID Compliance

Flyer ID valid and Operator ID clearly labelled on the drone fuselage.

Airspace & FRZ Clearance

Position verified outside of EGAA, EGAC, EGAE or military/security buffer zones (or prior ATC consent secured).

Physical Hardware & Propeller Integrity

Propellers free from chips, cracks or bending; gimbal lock removed, sensor lenses cleaned.

Battery Status & Cell Temperature

Sufficient charge for safe round-trip flight including a 25% safety reserve; battery securely seated.

Return to Home (RTH) Altitude

RTH altitude configured to clear surrounding trees, masts, and terrain in the immediate vicinity.

VLOS & Separation Distances

Direct Visual Line of Sight maintainable; 50m minimum horizontal distance from uninvolved persons honoured.

Pending checks before take-off

Official NI ATC Contacts & Guidance

Flying within an FRZ without Air Traffic Control permission is illegal and endangers crewed flights.

Belfast International (EGAA) Aldergrove ATC

028 9448 4261

George Best Belfast City (EGAC) Sydenham ATC Operations

028 9093 5124

City of Derry Airport (EGAE) Eglinton ATC

028 7181 0784

Newtownards Airfield (EGAD) Ulster Flying Club Radio

028 9181 3327

Core Flight Rules in Northern Ireland

Never fly above 120 metres (400 feet) from the earth's surface.
Maintain direct Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) without binoculars.
Respect individual privacy under UK GDPR and PSNI guidelines.
Prisons (Maghaberry, Magilligan, Hydebank) have statutory restricted airspaces.
Harbour authorities (Belfast, Larne, Warrenpoint) require prior notification for flights over port property.