Drones have been banned as part of a no-fly zone at T in the Park.
The UK Government’s Department for Transport has ordered a block on all aircraft in the skies above the Strathallan Castle site during this summer’s festival.
The Civil Aviation order demands that no craft can fly below 3,500ft in an area of around one-and-a-half miles around the Perthshire site.
Only machines operated by emergency services – or given express permission by Police Scotland – can go over the estate, which is next to Strathallan Airfield.
The order comes into force at 4am on Thursday, July 7, the day the first wave of campers are due to arrive.
A government spokesman said: “A large gathering of people will attend this event on each day and therefore the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport agree that flying should be restricted in the vicinity of the displays for reasons of public safety.”
The ban will stay in place until 1pm the Monday after the show.
T in the Park bosses have banned drones from being used in the campsite or over the arena.
The unmanned machines, which have seen a huge surge in sales over the last year, are amongst a lengthy list of prohibited items submitted by festival organisers DF Concerts to Perth and Kinross Council.
Also banned at this year’s show are selfie sticks, laser pens, kites, fireworks and Chinese lanterns.
For the first time for several years, flags will be allowed to fly in the area. Bosses had previously said they were worried flags could restrict people’s views of the show.
The prohibited items list also specifically notes a ban on vuvuzelas.
Festival bosses have also announced an overhaul of this year’s campsite.
It is part of a series of radical improvements being made to avoid a repeat of major problems which dogged last summer’s show.
The camping area will increase in size by over a quarter and there will be easy-to-understand colour-coded zones. DF Concerts have pledged better signs and round-the-clock dedicated management teams, as well as more live entertainment and food outlets.
Security manager Colin Brown said: “We have overhauled the campsite layout and management and guarantee there will be well-informed stewards on hand to assist with any questions.
“The layout, clearly marked out zones and improved signage will make getting about much easier, meaning our campers can concentrate on having a good time.”
Although planning permission is already secured for the next two years, festival boss Geoff Ellis will still need to get a public entertainment licence before July’s show can go ahead.
Licensing chiefs are expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.
