The Equality Act 2010 is the main UK law protecting people from discrimination. It places duties on public bodies, councils and service providers to avoid discrimination and, where appropriate, make reasonable adjustments for disabled people.

A disabled person can make a reasonable adjustment request directly. Someone else may also help or make the request on their behalf, such as a family member, carer, advocate or support worker.

The reasonable adjustment process is intended to address disability-related disadvantage, so requests should relate to the needs of a disabled person. However, you may use DRARP to help somebody else prepare or submit a request.

For some disabled people, drone flying can be an accessible outdoor hobby that supports wellbeing, creativity, photography and social participation. Restrictions that are unclear, overly broad or inconsistently enforced may create unnecessary barriers to accessing public spaces.

No. Any drone use must still comply with Civil Aviation Authority rules, the Drone Code, privacy laws and any legitimate safety restrictions. A reasonable adjustment request only asks a council to fairly consider its own land-use policies.

Examples may include clearer public guidance, confirmation that low-risk recreational drone use is allowed in suitable parks, or a more accessible permission process where a blanket restriction disproportionately affects disabled users.

Yes. Councils are entitled to manage land safely and responsibly. DRARP does not promote unsafe or irresponsible drone flying. The aim is to encourage fair, proportionate and clearly communicated policies.

A request should explain the disability-related disadvantage, how the current policy affects access, and what adjustment is being requested. It may also help to explain the type of drone activity involved, such as recreational photography or flying a lightweight sub-250g drone.

Not necessarily. Councils may agree, refuse, request more information or offer an alternative solution. However, councils should properly consider reasonable adjustment requests and respond fairly and proportionately.

No. DRARP provides information and tools to help users structure requests, but it is not a substitute for legal advice. Users remain responsible for their own correspondence, decisions and drone operations.

Clear policies help reduce confusion for both drone users and the public. They can also help avoid inconsistent enforcement and give disabled users greater confidence when accessing public spaces lawfully and responsibly.