Unmanned Air Systems
Commons · Question 526 · 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 requirements are placed on drone operators to ensure (a) accountability and (b) traceability when operating unmanned aerial vehicles.
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...