Upcoming New Drone Laws In U.K.
https://medium.com/@deepaerodrones/upcoming-new-drone-laws-in-u-k-7e78bb4b1552New drone rules are being introduced in U.K. thatll restrict all drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1 km of airport boundaries, and the changes will come into effect on July 30.
The law will also be requiring the registration of drones weighing 250 grams or more with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and these requirements will come into force on Nov.30, 2019.
We welcome the clarity that todays announcements provides, as it leaves no doubt that anyone flying a drone must stay well away from aircraft, airports and airfields, says Chris Woodroofe, Chief Operating Officer of Londons Gatwick Airport.
On the other hand, Drone bill will be published to provide police officers the powers to intervene if the drones are used inappropriately. The CAA supports the safe development of drones in the U.K., as they can bring many benefits, but to achieve those, we need everyone flying a drone now to do so safely. These changes will help to achieve that, says the CAA.
The Department for Transports updates to the regulatory framework strike a sensible balance between protecting public safety and bringing the benefits of drone technology to British businesses and the public at large, states Christian Struwe, head of public policy for Europe at DJI.
