You must not invade anyone's privacy when flying your drone.

When using a drone with a camera or listening device, you must respect people's privacy: Therefore, flying a drone inside someone else's home or garden is likely to break data protection laws.

Any photos or recordings you do take may be covered by General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

GDPR applies to drone operations when personal data is collected, such as images, videos, or other information that can identify individuals. If your drone captures footage of people, you are processing personal data, making you subject to GDPR rules.

Under GDPR, you must:

• Obtain Consent: Ensure individuals give consent if their personal data is captured. This can be challenging in public spaces but remains essential.

• Inform Individuals: Notify people that recording or data collection is taking place, for example, with visible signs.

• Secure Data: Safeguard any recorded data to prevent unauthorized access.

• Limit Data Use: Only collect and process data necessary for your stated purpose.

Failure to comply with GDPR may result in fines. Hobbyist drone pilots should also be mindful of privacy concerns, while commercial operators are typically more heavily regulated.