Written questions

Airspace: Unmanned Air Systems

2026-06-28 · Department for Transport · 14082 · Official question

Alex Mayer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a risk-based framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations.

Answer

As Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations are not yet integrated with other airspace users, segregated airspace structures have been imposed to manage the safety risks of such operations. These operations adhere to key provisions of the Air ...