Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 29311

Unmanned Air Systems

Tabled: 5 February 2025
Answered: 14 February 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support the development of non-passenger carrying drones.

Answer

Chris Bryant
My department supports the safe deployment of drones for commercial and public benefit, through R&D support and innovative regulation. Wider drone policy is led by the Department for Transport.Since 2019, the Future Flight Challenge, administered by I...

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