The UK Government has announced its intention to move forward with plans to extend existing regulations around drone use. The report, published in response to a consultation with various industry stakeholders in 2018, outlines new police powers to tackle drones misuse and more. You can read the consultation report in full, here. The main headlines from the report are as … [Read more...] about UK Government Releases Report on Drone Regulation Consultation, DJI Responds
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UK Government: Drone Pilots Must Register and Pass Safety Tests
The UK Government has moved to ease the fears of airline pilots and airport officials by placing new restrictions on drone use. The new laws come in the form of an amendment to the 2016 Air Navigation Order. There are four main headlines from the amendment. First and second, the amendment will restrict all drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 kilometre of airport … [Read more...] about UK Government: Drone Pilots Must Register and Pass Safety Tests
Incoming UK Drone Laws: What You Need To Know
A draft bill due to be introduced to the UK parliament in the spring will result in mandatory registration for drone pilots and give police greater powers when dealing with rogue UAVs. Following proposals put forward in the summer, the UK legislative system is slowly kicking into gear to redefine drone regulations for hobbyists and professionals. Mandatory registration and … [Read more...] about Incoming UK Drone Laws: What You Need To Know
UK Gov Has No Intention of Releasing Drone Study Data
It's not enough that the UK drone study looking at collisions between UAVs and larger aircraft was flawed and seemingly biased from the outset. The UK government is now refusing to make public the data gathered in the study on the grounds of 'security'. This is in response to calls from the Drone Manufacturer's Alliance Europe (DMAE) to hand over more than just the summary … [Read more...] about UK Gov Has No Intention of Releasing Drone Study Data
UK Department for Transport Asks Public Opinion on Drones
The United Kingdom's Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it will begin a program of public engagement on the use of drones in November. British social research firm TNS BMRB has been hired to conduct a series of public discussions held at five locations across the UK to test public opinion on the use of commercial and civilian drones in the UK. The program was … [Read more...] about UK Department for Transport Asks Public Opinion on Drones
