Drone flights within the FRZ, require permission to be obtained BEFORE flight takes place it is a LEGAL requirement 

Request to register you flight here

To register or for questions relating to drone operation with in our zone you can email the office with the form below.

The airfield will require the following information to be entered into the Drone Log. 

  • Name of drone operator & license number 

  • Contact number (a mobile number so that we can contact them during the flight if needed)  

  • Location of operation 

  • Max operating height (usually gutter height and up to 400ft) 

  • Flight duration 

  • Request a call before starting & a call when complete. 

 

The airfield office is open 9 to 5 / Tuesday to Sunday subject to weather, If outside these hours please email us.

Please be aware that home based aircraft, Air Ambulance helicopter & low level military flying movements may occur outside published open & operating hours and are beyond our control.

Due to the notifications process required to inform flying members/visiting pilots there is a small charge to cover this license authority.

  • Private drone use £15

  • Commercial £30

We always try to work with the Drone community where ever possible – you are always welcome to visit and to use our club house cafe facilities when in the area and speak to pilots.

Please understand if for any reason permission is denied it is for a reason and any fee paid at application will be returned.

Drone operators can request access to our controlled airspace is by submitting flight plans with the form below.

Details of the area covered by Netherthorpe (EGNF) FRZ.


Our FRZ here at Netherthorpe airfield (EGNF) is pictured below.

This is an area 2nm extending from the runway centreline up to 2000ft AGL (like our ATZ) with addition of a Runway Protection Zone. This is a 5km x 1km area extending from each runway centreline in both directions.

As per club policy and CAA rules and regulations you are mandated to contact the club prior to flying your drone as well as a phone call to the office of the club after completion of your flight. Please sign below to accept these terms and conditions and that you have understood. Failure to comply can result in a fine being issued by the CAA and Sheffield Air Club reatin the right to restrict, decline and cancel drone operation approvals in accordance to club needs and welfare. Sheffield aero club are also not responsible for any damage caused to you or your equipment during your flight of the drone or third parties.