There is a growing concern amongst authorities for the increasing numbers of drones for flying in the air in the United Kingdom. Whilst companies will need to get registered at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to use their drones for commercial purposes but individual hobbyists do not need to get a licence and that's where the problem starts.

There are restrictions that those who are licensed to use their drones that are they are very much aware of,  but with more drones up in the air by those who are not even aware of the dangers they pose to others. The Guardian reported incidents wherein drones were almost flying near the paths of passenger planes at Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports. Other airports in the UK (and around the world) report of such incidents, and if reckless drone owners just continue with such,  it will just be a matter of time that a drone may just get sucked into a plane's jet engine and cause a catastrophic failure.

To address this problem and educate drone owners, the CAA announced a "Drone Awareness Day" and a "Drone Code". The Drone Code is simple enough:

• Make sure you can see your drone at all times and don't fly higher than 400 feet
• Always keep your drone away from aircraft, helicopters, airports and airfields
• Use your common sense and fly safely; you could be prosecuted if you don't.

For Drones that have on board cameras must not fly:

• Within 50 metres of people, vehicles, buildings or structures
• Over congested areas or large gatherings such as concerts and sports events

They also released a short video guide for a more visual understanding of the code:

For those who have camera drones that they use for airsoft events, it is best for them to learn about the Code since it's not always that they use the drones solely for airsoft events. Sometimes they use this for aerial photography such as at the beach and perhaps other activities where there is a large public gathering. Recklessly using a drone can force authorities to confiscate the drone or be admonished by the police. But if it endangers an aircraft, the owner might just get jail time.

Even if abroad, it is best to check local laws on using drones for hobby purposes as some countries may require a licence for hobbyists and even more restrictions as to where to fly these. Nothing wrong in knowing more about such rules and regulations or else one might end up in the slammer for ignorance of such.