Independent report

Regulatory Horizons Council: the regulation of drones

An independent report to government from the Regulatory Horizons Council about the regulation of drones.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 1 November 2021

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The regulation of drones: an exploratory study

PDF, 611 KB, 60 pages

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The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) is an independent expert committee that identifies the implications of technological innovation, and provides government with impartial, expert advice on the regulatory reform required to support its rapid and safe introduction.

This report makes recommendations on how the UK can unlock the benefits of drones and support wider commercial deployment through regulation.

Read the government response to the report.

Published 1 November 2021