Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 52096

Unmanned Air Systems: Carbon Emissions

Tabled: 13 May 2025
Answered: 20 May 2025

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential contribution of drone technology to the net zero strategy.

Answer

Kerry McCarthy
Drones are useful in inspecting energy infrastructure such as offshore wind turbines and overhead electrification lines which are difficult to reach using other means. As part of DESNZ’s Net Zero Innovation Programme, we have funded UK companies looking t...

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