UK Drone Laws

The UK Government is today putting into place new legislation that will extend no-fly zones around airports to 5km. There is also a promise to impose major penalties for those who break the law. The government decided to bring in the changes before the new Drones Bill has been finalized, …

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. …

As the US strikes ahead with the UAS Integration Pilot Program in an effort to contain native governments in drone regulation, the UK is stepping up with the Flying High Challenge – an effort to convey metropolis leaders and the drone business collectively to “shape the future of drones and …

The world’s main drone producer, DJI has printed a response to the weekend’s information that the UK plans to introduce new security guidelines for leisure drones, together with drone registration. DJI “welcomes” new plans for drone security, says the assertion. “Drone technology offers enormous benefits to the UK, and the Department …

picture: Andy Potter, through CC 2.zero A rogue drone has been blamed for two runway closures and the diversion of 5 flights at Gatwick Airport within the U.Okay. yesterday. The BBC stories that Sussex Police are investigating a reported drone sighting that precipitated the issues. “Runway operations at Gatwick were suspended …

The UK government is calling for comments on a number of drone related proposals, reports FlightGlobal. The government released a paper on December 21, describing several drone related issues and the government’s proposals.  Comments from the public must be received by March 15.  The paper says that their current drone …