Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 14082

Airspace: Unmanned Air Systems

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Alex Mayer

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a risk-based framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations.

Answer

Keir Mather

As Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations are not yet integrated with other airspace users, segregated airspace structures have been imposed to manage the safety risks of such operations. These operations adhere to key provisions of the Air ...

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