Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Urban Areas

Commons · Question 525 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of regulations governing the use of unmanned drones in residential areas.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 22 May 2026

The Department for Transport keeps the regulatory framework governing the use of uncrewed aircraft under regular review to ensure it remains proportionate, effective and fit for purpose, including in residential areas. Following a review of the UK’s drone...