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We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions.
Successful trials demonstrate what the next era of aviation can look like.
DASA seeks innovations to provide protection for land based assets from air attacks
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Drone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by £45 billion by the end of the decade.
Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit.
The Business Secretary and Aviation Minister have responded to recommendations made by the Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) about the regulation of drones.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Solar powered aircraft, ultra-efficient wings and medical treatment carrying drones are just some of the technologies the government will back.
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade.
Powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure granted as part of Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill.
Government announces the first wave of winners receiving government funding for ground-breaking aviation projects solving major global challenges,
Announcing measures to ensure transport boosts the national response to COVID-19 and paying tribute to the transport workers who have kept vital freight and passenger services running.
Action will protect the transport links the country relies on.
Making journeys easier, smarter and greener with new technology.
Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill, giving greater police powers to prevent misuse, has second reading.
Funds will develop new technology to tackle rising security risks posed by Unmanned Air Systems.
New bill to ensure drone technology is used safely.
‘No-fly’ zone around airports comes into force.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Update on drones legislation and information campaign.
Legislation coming into force next month to extend airport ‘no-fly’ zones and partnership announced with Jessops to raise awareness of responsible drones use.
Statement on further action the government is taking on the use of drones.
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