Drone (Regulation) (No. 2) Bill

Key Points

• Drones must be marked and registered, and information about the drone and its operator must be broadcast electronically.
• New rules restricting drone flights near aerodromes (airports and airfields) to improve aviation safety.
• Provisions to support enforcement, safety, and information sharing around drone use (the 'connected purposes').
• Establishes a framework to manage the registration and information system as part of the aviation safety regime.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It would then move to the committee stage and subsequent readings as it progresses.