Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Licensing

2026-05-12 · Department for Transport · 1030 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing Enhanced DBS checks for people applying for certain categories of drone operation, particularly commercial or higher-risk use.

Answer

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 and sensitive areas. Following a review of ...