Tree Guide

This page provides a guide to some average heights of residential and commercial buildings you may be flying around, and over in the UK. We've provided these to give pilots an idea as to the vertical clearance required for these structures. Using this as a guide, pilots can quickly learn to judge altitude clearances for their flights.

Please take a look at our Potential Dangers, Infrastructure and Building sections also.

Warning!

This information is provided in good faith and is intended as a guide only. As the drone pilot you are solely responsible for the safety of your aircraft and your surroundings including other people, ensuring you adhere to the CAA Drone Code at all times!

Trees In The UK

Here are a few tree examples and their approximate heights to provide an altitude guide for pilots:

Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
This tree can grow up to around 60-70 meters (197-230 feet) tall and is one of the tallest tree species in the UK.

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Scots Pine trees can reach heights of approximately 25-35 meters (82-115 feet).

Common Oak (Quercus robur)
Common oak trees typically grow to heights ranging from 20 to 40 meters (66-131 feet).

Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Beech trees can reach heights of 25-35 meters (82-115 feet) or even taller.

Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
Silver birch trees are generally around 20-30 meters (66-98 feet) tall.

English Yew (Taxus baccata)
English yew trees can range in height from 6 to 20 meters (20-66 feet).

Giant Redwoods
First brought to the UK from California 160 years ago, the tallest recorded is 54.87 meters (180 feet).

  Please keep in mind that these are approximate heights, and the actual height of individual trees can vary based on environmental conditions and growth factors.