Within the UK, there has been an increase in unauthorised third-party drone activity in the immediate vicinity of industrial sites, including those regulated under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations. According to the UK's National Counter Terrorism Security Office, more than 6 000 drone-related incidents were reported to the police in 2023.
This guidance outlines the key hazards and risks that sites should be aware of when managing this issue.