Free Tools — United Kingdom

Pre-flight in seconds. CAA-compliant. Always free.

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Before you fly

SKY MAP

Check CAA-controlled airspace in one click.

Authority Notes — CAA (Civil Aviation Authority)

Every free tool below is calibrated against the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) regime in United Kingdom. We update calibration the same day CAA publishes a bulletin.

Primary regulation — Air Navigation Order 2016 (as amended) & UK UAS Regulation — registration threshold 100g (from Jan 2026); insurance posture: Mandatory for Specific Category operations (EC785/2004 retained); record retention: 2 years; maximum penalty: £1,000 fine / unlimited for endangerment; BVLOS path: UK SORA (via OA).

Authority site — https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/ — official source. Every tool result we surface includes a deep link to the relevant CAA page.

Update cadence — Daily at 06:00 local time we crawl CAA bulletins and the Air Navigation Order 2016 (as amended) & UK UAS Regulation amendment list. Members receive in-app diffs before the public web is updated.

Audit posture — Every tool log can be exported to PDF/CSV/JSON for 2 years retention. Exports include the Air Navigation Order 2016 (as amended) & UK UAS Regulation version active at the time of capture.

When to Use SKY MAP

Check controlled airspace before every flight. Always free. Upgrade to MmowW Drone for persistent records and full compliance management.

Before takeoff

Open SKY MAP, enter your location, and confirm you are clear to fly. 30 seconds, zero assumptions.

During audits

Upgrade to the full MmowW Drone dashboard for exportable PDF records with regulatory version tracking.

How to Get the Most Out of SKY MAP

Two habits separate compliant operators from those who only think they are.

Run SKY MAP every flight

Consistency is what survives an CAA audit. Bookmark this page; treat it as your pre-flight ritual.

Save the receipt

Every tool produces a printable receipt. File it. CAA does not care that you 'did the check' — it cares that you can prove it under 2 years retention.

Upgrade when complexity grows

Free tools handle one flight at a time. The full dashboard handles a fleet, multiple pilots, persistent audit-trail, and CAA amendment alerts. £19.99 / month.

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Disclaimer

All information based on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) official sources. Users should verify current regulations. Free tools are advisory only and do not constitute legal advice. Always verify with the CAA.