Unfortunately Cornwall seal group recently reported somebody flying a drone near seals; Drone disturbance - Cornwall Seal Group
Swansea University has researched disturbance; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49595781
The Welsh study found quads to be more disturbing than fixed wing drones but it isn't clear if they tested a hex. However, I found the Typhoon H also capable of disturbance as I did a flight to test this, reporting back to our environmental agency, shortly after the H was introduced.
It would obviously be best to keep away from seals especially during the breeding season which starts in June for the Common seal and ends in November for the Grey. I don't know about the rest of the UK, but here in Northern Ireland seal disturbance at any time and in any way is an illegal act.
Swansea University has researched disturbance; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-49595781
The Welsh study found quads to be more disturbing than fixed wing drones but it isn't clear if they tested a hex. However, I found the Typhoon H also capable of disturbance as I did a flight to test this, reporting back to our environmental agency, shortly after the H was introduced.
It would obviously be best to keep away from seals especially during the breeding season which starts in June for the Common seal and ends in November for the Grey. I don't know about the rest of the UK, but here in Northern Ireland seal disturbance at any time and in any way is an illegal act.