Loaf Paper 1 Developing drones guidance

This document contains information for the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) members to discuss the increasing use of drones in the Cairngorms National Park. The purpose of the discussion is to advise on the scope and key issues that future guidance should address. It highlights that the guidance will likely focus on drones under 250g used for leisure, not commercial purposes. Important points for discussion include data protection and privacy concerns related to filming, potential disturbances to wildlife (protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and livestock, and how the Scottish Outdoor Access Code applies to drone use, emphasizing responsible behavior with respect for others and the environment.