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Drone and Crane Approvals

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Information about the Drone flight and Crane installation approval process for the Goodwood Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ).

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Drones

On 13 March 2019, new legislation regarding drone flight restrictions around airfields came into force. The new legislation supersedes the drone flight restricted zones that were published in July 2018.

From this date, drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV’s (which includes model aircraft) are banned from flying within a Flight Restricted Zone around an airport or aerodrome. Therefore, flying drones in and around the Goodwood Estate and surrounding area require permission to be obtained before they are flown, as a Flight Restricted Zone is in place around Goodwood Aerodrome.

Anyone wishing to use a drone within this restricted airspace must apply to Goodwood Aerodrome via the Air Portal.

Cranes

Any crane that operates within 6km of an Aerodrome, Airport or Heliport will require an assessment of the proposed operation and location as part of the approval process.

Cranes and other tall construction equipment can present a serious hazard to flight safety, by impacting obstacle limitation and/or affecting navigational aids and communication equipment. Our crane approvals process will assess your proposed construction operation to ensure this can be undertaken without impacting air safety.

Please note for cranes operating on the Goodwood Estate, including those operating on construction activity associated with major events (i.e. Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival), a site specific crane permit is required in addition to the initial crane assessment.  The crane permit will be issued by the Goodwood Health & Safety team when you arrive on site and this will be required prior to the crane being used.

How to obtain permission

If you wish to operate a drone anywhere within the Goodwood FRZ, or operate a crane within the 6km safeguarded area of Goodwood Aerodrome, you must request permission to do so via the AirPortal application process.

Application deadlines

Drone flight applications must be submitted at least 5 working days before your intended flight. For drone flights or at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Goodwood House, applications must be submitted at least 7 working days in advance. Please note, we are unable to accept or process drone requests received on Saturdays or Sundays, so allow additional time when planning your flight.

For crane applications within the 6km safeguarded area around Goodwood Aerodrome, we will require your application to be submitted at least 14 days in advance.

Drones may only be flown and cranes deployed once your application has been assessed and written permission has been granted by the Goodwood Aerodrome team.

Please note that applications for both drone flights and cranes are a paid service. The charge made for drone and crane requests is an administrative assessment/approval fee and is not a charge for the use of the airspace. Please see below for details of our charges.

Application charges

Recreational Drone application - £0.00

For recreational/hobby (non commercial) drone flights, Emergency Services or pre authorised drone work specific to Goodwood Aerodrome

Commercial Drone application (excluding Goodwood House & Goodwood Motor Circuit) - £36 (inc VAT)

For commercial drone flights within the Goodwood FRZ and with a minimum of 3 working days notice

Expedited Drone application (less than 72 hours) - £90 (inc VAT)

For short notice, commercial drone flights requiring a response within 72 hours

Commercial Drone applications for Goodwood Motor Circuit and Goodwood House - £60 (inc VAT)

Commercial drone flights at Goodwood House and Goodwood Motor Circuit, require a minimum of 7 working days’ notice. Please note that recreational drone flights are not permitted at either of these locations at any time.

Crane Application - £216 (inc VAT)

An application to operate a crane or high reach equipment within the safeguarded area of Goodwood Aerodrome requires a minimum of 14 days advance notice.

Short Notice Crane Application - £432 (inc VAT)

An application to operate a crane or high reach equipment within the safeguarded area of Goodwood Aerodrome with less than 14 days advance notice.

Submitting your request

Goodwood Aerodrome works in partnership with Air Portal Ltd to manage all drone and crane operations across the Goodwood Estate.

To ensure the safety of our airspace, visitors and events, all drone activity on the Estate must be approved in advance. Air Portal provides a straightforward application process, allowing operators to submit requests, upload documentation, and receive permission where appropriate.

If you are planning to operate a drone at Goodwood, please submit your application using the link below. All requests are reviewed in line with aviation regulations and Estate policies.

Please note if you request to fly a drone at Goodwood Motor Circuit or Goodwood House, you will be asked to provide evidence of appropriate insurance cover, a site specific risk assessment and your flyer ID as part of the assessment process. We will be unable to process a request for recreational (non commercial) drone flying at either Goodwood Motor Circuit,  Goodwood House or within the boundary of Goodwood Aerodrome.

Submit an Application via Air Portal

Goodwood Drone and Crane application form

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