Drone (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to regulate the purchase and use of drones weighing 5 kilograms or more; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 February 2019

In Plain English

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This Bill would regulate the purchase and use of drones weighing 5 kilograms or more. It sets out legal requirements for buying and operating these heavier drones and includes related provisions to support regulation and enforcement, with the aim of improving safety and accountability in heavier drone operations.

Key Points

Applies to drones weighing 5 kilograms or more and creates new rules for how they can be bought and used.
Includes connected or supplementary provisions to support regulation, safety and enforcement of heavier drones.
Focuses on heavier drones (5 kg and above), with lighter drones outside the scope of this Bill.

Who is affected?

Individuals who own or plan to buy drones weighing 5 kilograms or moreBusinesses and organisations that operate heavy drones (e.g., contractors, service providers)Drone manufacturers and retailers supplying 5 kg+ dronesRegulators and enforcement bodies responsible for drone safetyThe public and local communities potentially affected by heavier drone operations

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Sept 2017

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Drone (Regulation)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

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