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Drones and Banned Items Seized at BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Festival

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May 23, 2025 — 1 min read

The Merseyside Police announced that three drones were confiscated after they were flown into restricted airspace over Sefton Park during the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival on Friday, May 23. The enforcement of a temporary airspace restriction from May 23 to 25 over parts of Sefton Park and Anfield Stadium has resulted in the seizure of banned items, including drones, professional photography equipment, and animals other than registered assistance dogs. The festival goers were also warned of robust action against those who do not follow the rules.

Key Takeaways:

Three drones were seized by Merseyside Police after they were flown into restricted airspace over Sefton Park during the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival on Friday, May 23.
A temporary airspace restriction is in place from May 23 to 25 over parts of Sefton Park, and from May 25 to 26 over Anfield Stadium, restricting the flight of unmanned aircraft to above 2,000 ft above sea level without permission.
A total of 12 banned items, including drones, professional photography equipment, animals, and various objects, are prohibited from the festival.
Organizers have listed specific allowable items that festival-goers can bring, including tickets, clothing, sunscreen, and reusable bottles, in addition to a list of prohibited items.
Merseyside Police will have officers in the air and on the ground to intercept drone pilots who do not follow the rules, and may face prosecution and seizure of their drone and equipment.

Statistics:

3 drones were seized by Merseyside Police during the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival.
The temporary airspace restriction will be in place from May 23 to 25 over parts of Sefton Park and from May 25 to 26 over Anfield Stadium.
12 banned items are prohibited from the festival, including drones, professional photography equipment, and animals.
Festival-goers are allowed to bring 12 specific items, including tickets, clothing, sunscreen, and reusable bottles.

Sources:

Merseyside Police
BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival
Civil Aviation Authority CAA website
NOTAM Info and Drone Safety Map websites

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