Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Safety

2026-06-17 · Department for Transport · 11225 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what engagement the Department has had with the Home Office and security services about counter-drone technology and public safety.

Answer

The Department for Transport (DfT) is responsible for the safe integration and regulation of civil drone use, while the Home Office leads the Government’s domestic counter-drone policy. The DfT and Home Office work closely together on counter-drone policy...