Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Urban Areas

2026-05-12 · Department for Transport · 1031 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will consider introducing additional safeguards for drone use in residential and sensitive areas such as schools.

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 ...