Name of activity / event / location	Drone Use	Date of risk assessment	22/05/2023	Name of who undertook this risk assessment	M A
		Date of next review	19/11/2023

Hazard Identified? / Risks from it?	Who is at risk?	Gross Risk Rating	How are the risks already controlled? What extra controls are needed?	Net Risk Rating	Actions for further Controls
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage. Risk – the chance of it happening.	Young people, Leaders, Visitors?	The gross risk rating is a combination of the likelihood of the risk happening and the impact should no mitigating actions be taken.	Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it. For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out.	The net risk rating is a combination of the likelihood of the risk happening and the impact once the mitigating actions have been taken.	These are further actions which have either been identified or are in the process of being implemented to provide additional control to mitigate risks
Lack of maintenance of drone Drone failing mid-flight / injury	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Maintenance to be completed as per drone manual guidance. Ensure that pre-use checks are carried out in line with the manufacturers’ recommendations.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Unsuitable take off / landing area Injury to spectators	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Take-off and landing areas to be agreed before the flight. Ensure the area is away from programme zones and clear of young people / spectators. Barriers/stewards/signage may be necessary.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Drone being flown into an unsuitable location Drone out of control / crashing / flying into restricted areas / injuring persons	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Flight plan to be established beforehand to ensure that drone will be flown in a suitable area, reffering to the CAA Drone & Model Aircraft code at all times	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Lack of competence of drone operator Drone out of control / crashing / injuring persons	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Operator must be familiar with the drone in use Operator must know and understand the CAA Drone & Model Aircraft Code and be registerd with an Operator & Pilot ID	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Loss of sight of drone during flight Drone out of control / crashing / injuring persons	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Plan flight to ensure ensure that the drone will not go out of the operator’s line of sight at any time during the flight.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Poor weather conditions Drone out of control / crashing / injuring persons	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Weather forecast to be checked before flight to ensure good conditions are forecasted. Drones should not be operated during high winds (you should check the drone manual for details of any safe operating limits).	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Collision with external obstacles (e.g. overhead lines, birds, trees, other aircraft etc.) Drone crashing and inuring persons	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Operator to plan flight before take-off, ensuring that obstacles are not in the line of sight. Operator to have full vision of the drone at all times during flight. Drone must not be flown any higher than 400 ft above the earth’s surface. Drone not to be flown within 50m of persons. Drone not to be within 30m of any persons during take-off and landing. Observer to be present to assist in spotting unforseen hazards The drone will not be flown within the Flight Restriction Zone of a protected aerodrome.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Operator being distracted Drone out of control / crashing / injuring persons	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Observer to be present to manage those approaching pilot to pevent them being distracted	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Injury to spectators / members of the public Serious injury / death	All Present	High Possible/Major	Drone not to be flown within 50m of persons or over crowds. First aid provision available, provided by Scout Med.	Medium Unlikley/Major
Drone overheating Drone catching on fire / burns / injury	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Drone to be serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification You should consult the drone manual for any safe operating limits.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Articles dropping from the drone Persons being hit by falling article / injury	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Any installations / articles attached to the drone to be secured and checked pre-flight by operator and be within the drone's operating capabilities.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Unauthorised use of the drone Drone not used properly / crashing / flying into restricted areas	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	All drone operators must be authorised by the Shirejam SLT before being allowed to fly. Drone to be stored securely when not in use with access limited to authorised personnel.	Low Unlikley/Moderate
Loss of power Drone failing mid-flight / injury	All Present	Medium Possible/Moderate	Completion of pre-use checks to ensure that the drone has adequate power for the intended flight.	Low Unlikley/Moderate