Recreational Drone Insurance
Cover Options
Explore our drone cover options and protect what’s important to you with our market-leading insurance products. All our products are backed by leading A-rated insurers and designed exclusively for drone operators and hobbyists.
Public Liability
Protect yourself against legal and financial risks related to claims made from third parties.
Equipment Cover
Protect your drone and equipment from accidental damage, loss, flyaways, theft, and more.
Non-Owned/Hired-In
Cover for equipment you do not own, including items rented or loaned from other sources.
Get Protected From
£17.42
per year
or just
£1.62
per month
*Correct premium calculation on 04/02/2025 based on recreational usage, no prior claims history and £1 million public liability only cover. Terms and conditions apply
Not the right policy for you?
See all of our policies and information about our product offering below.
Why Choose Coverdrone
Whether you’re flying for fun, filming your next adventure, or building your skills, our recreational drone insurance gives you the protection you need as a drone hobbyist. From in-flight damage and accidental loss to aviation liability and privacy claims, we’ve got you covered so you can focus on enjoying the flight.
Fly worldwide
Wherever your work or adventures take you, stay protected under our policy (subject to certain excluded territories).
Fly with confidence
All our policies are fully EC785/2004 compliant and provided by leading aviation underwriters, giving you real assurance and protection.
Only pay for what you need
Choose a policy term that reflects your own drone use, from as little as one-days’ cover to protection for a full year.
Protect the things that matter
Get covered for third party liabilities, protect your own (or hired-in) equipment, or choose a mix of both for that extra peace of mind.
Don't feel restricted
No restrictions for high-risk premises or the number of flying hours, drones or pilots allowed per policy (commercial).
Protect against flyaways or theft
Flyaways are actually really common, even for the most experienced flyers. But there’s no need to worry. Our policies cover your drone if it is stolen or disappears.
Stay in control of your policy
Make changes to your policy at a time and place to suit you through your Online Account. You also have dedicated access to our customer service team.
New for old replacements
If your drone or associated equipment cannot be repaired, we’ll replace with the same make and model (subject to availability). Where this is not possible, we will provide the nearest equivalent model.
We're here when it matters most
In 2024, we paid over 95% of all claims reported into us. So you can fly with complete confidence, knowing that our helpful and award-winning in-house Claims Team will quickly get to work if something happens.
Manage your policy, your way
Did you know you can manage your drone insurance policy through your online account? Get a quote, buy a policy, make any changes, view and accept renewals, and update your personal information quickly and easily. It is available 24/7 so you can access your policies at a time to suit you.
We're here to help
If you have a question, our Frequently Asked Questions are a great place to start as they include answers to lots of queries we typically receive. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you’d prefer to speak to us, our dedicated Support Team are always on hand to provide further help and guidance.
What Does The Recreational Drone Policy Cover?
Our recreational drone insurance is designed for hobbyist pilots who want peace of mind while flying for fun. The policy typically includes public liability cover (in case your drone accidentally causes damage or injury), as well as optional cover for your drone and related equipment in case of accidental damage, loss or theft. For a full list of what is covered, please visit our products page.
What Are The Excluded Territories?
Worldwide cover is provided as standard subject to the following excluded territories, if you need to operate your drone(s) in any of the following territories please contact us for a quote:
North Korea, Iran, Russia, Crimea, Ukraine and Belarus, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Nagorno-Karabakh, North Caucasian Federal District, Somalia, The Republic of Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Cabinda, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mauritania, Georgia, Pakistan
Any country where the operation of the insured Aircraft is in breach of United Nations sanctions.
Is Public Liability Insurance Included?
Public liability insurance is included as an option for our recreational policies. This protects you if your drone causes damage to property or injures someone. Public liability cover starts at £1 million.
How We Support You
No Call Centres, Chatbots, or Waiting
Speak to our dedicated human Support Team or Claims Team straight away by online chat or phone, staffed by humans.
Instant Quotes and Documentation
No need to wait until the next working day for an underwriter. Once you buy your policy, you receive your documentation instantly.
Real Protection and Peace of Mind
With a Feefo customer satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5, know you’re in safe hands with a trusted expert.
A Claims Service You Can Depend On
We paid over 95% of all claims reported to us in 2024, so you can fly confidently knowing there's reliable support on hand if needed.
Stay in control
Manage your policy online, at a time and place to suit you. But remember, we’re always just a phone call away!
Award-winning Service
We’re really proud to have won and been shortlisted for many industry and consumer awards, in recognition of the high quality of our products and the service we provide to our clients. Take a look at some of our recent achievements.
