Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Unmanned Air Systems
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has taken steps to update The Air Navigation Order 2016 to reflect advances in drone capability.
- Answer
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In 2023, the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to review the UK drone Regulation which was undertaken through a public consultation. The CAA published its consultation reply on 8 May 2025.
DfT is now updating the rules for drones to make them simpler, safer, and better suited to how they are used today and in the future. This includes updating the Air Navigation Order 2016.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 72097
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Unmanned air systems
- Legislation
- Air Navigation Order 2016
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