UK bans central London drone flights until queen’s burial Monday

Drone pilots in central London hoping to capture aerial footage of this week’s historic royal funeral events are having to change their plans after officials banned all UAV flights above the heart of the capital until the queen’s burial Monday.

The weeklong ban of drone flights over central London comes as ceremonies honoring the late Queen Elizabeth II begin today, continuing through her burial at Windsor Castle Monday. Those commence with a procession of the funeral cortege from Buckingham Palace this afternoon, which will wind its way by many of the capital’s notable landmarks. 

Shortly afterward, the coffin will arrive at Westminster Hall for a service attended by the royal family before lying in state for members of the public to pay their respects until the end of Sunday. The security risks created by the large crowds expected to turn out this week’s observances – and for events in the capital leading to the queen’s internment Monday…