Anyone who flies a drone during the Festival of Motoring could be taken to court.

The government’s Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration is reminding people not to use drones to film the practices and races in a ’no drone zone’.

Anyone who flouts the law could be fined £2,500.

Deputy director of civil aviation Colin Gill said: ’As with the TT Races, the airspace above the course needs to be kept clear for potential use by emergency helicopters before, during, and after racing or practising takes place.

’Drones can also pose a serious distraction to riders, and race marshals are informed to immediately report any drones to race control and the police which may result in the practice or race being halted, as was the case during a TT practice session earlier this year.

’The Festival of Jurby held at Jurby Airfield on August 26 is also a "no drone zone", both for the protection of the riders and due to a helicopter flying display taking place during the day.’

A no-fly zone is in place from August 18 until September 1. It covers the area within the TT mountain curse plus 1,000 metres outside the course during the times when the road closures are in force.

A no-fly zone is also in place on August 26 for the area within 1 mile of the centre of Jurby Airfield from 9.30am till 6pm.