Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems

Lords · Question HL12088 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, or plan to take, to control the ownership and use of drones and to minimise their use for illegal purposes.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 1 Dec 2025

This Government is delivering the following reforms in the Unmanned Aircraft (Amendment) Regulations 2025.(a) From 1 January 2026, all drones weighing 100g or more with a camera must be registered.(b) From 1 January 2026, drones weighing 250g or more must...