Department for Transport Archives - Commercial Drone Professional

New ‘no-fly’ drone zone legislation comes into force

on March 13, 2019 Application Counter-Drone Crime Headline News Legislation UK

It is now illegal to fly a drone within 5km of an airport, with changes to penalties meaning heftier punishment for those who break the law.

OPINION: Drone Defence responds to new ‘no-fly zone’ ruling

on February 22, 2019 Application Crime Headline News UK

Drone Defence says it welcomes 'any legislation to improve airport safety' and it understands the rationale behind these recent announcements.

Flying taxis in Europe could soon be ready for take-off

on October 23, 2018 Application Drones at Work Headline News Technology UK

The European aviation safety regulator has launched a consultation into plans that would certify passenger and cargo drone flights.

CAA looks to clear up Thames drone flight issue

on October 2, 2018 Drone Safe Register Headline News Politics Regulation UK

The CAA is looking to give clarification on drone flights across the River Thames with regards to the control the

Department for Transport sees ‘flying taxi’ drones as possibility in near future

on September 20, 2018 Headline News Legislation Politics Research UK

The Department for Transport (DfT) has identified the growing market behind drone technology as a possible step to flying taxis

DJI tips hat off to UK Government’s positive action to nurture the drone industry

on July 30, 2018 Business Headline News News

DJI has greeted proposals from the UK Government to address concerns about irresponsible drone use with open arms. Last week the Department for Transport unveiled plans to encourage the wider

Proposed regulations ground children from taking flight with UAVs

on July 26, 2018 Business Headline News News

Children face being banned from operating a vast selection of drones under a new drone bill. According to the BBC,

ParaZero leads the way in drone integration project

on May 14, 2018 Application Business News Technology Uncategorized

It’s safety first as the manufacturer of a parachute UAVs snapped up a prominent role in several of the projects

Government cracks down on UAV regulations

on November 27, 2017 Headline News News Regulation

The Government is clamping down on nationwide use of unmanned aerial vehicles, both commercial and consumer systems, and has announced