Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems

Commons · Question 29311 · Tabled 5 Feb 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 14 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the development of non-passenger carrying drones.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 14 Feb 2025

My department supports the safe deployment of drones for commercial and public benefit, through R&D support and innovative regulation. Wider drone policy is led by the Department for Transport.Since 2019, the Future Flight Challenge, administered by I...