The government says the drone industry could be worth billions by 2025. The UK may implement mandatory registration of drones and force owners to undergo a safety test . A government consultation is underway , discussing new drone safety rules , and this may be one of the outcomes . There is also the possibility of tougher penalties for contravention of no - fly zones , including a new criminal offence of possessing a drone . The enormous economic value of drones has been picked up on by everyone from emergency services to conservation groups in the UK , but the government believes that some drone ##s are endangering the public .
The UK may implement mandatory registration of drones and force owners to undergo a safety test . A government consultation is underway , discussing new drone safety rules , and this may be one of the outcomes . There is also the possibility of tougher penalties for contravention of no - fly zones , including a new criminal offence of possessing a drone . The enormous economic value of drones has been picked up on by everyone from emergency services to conservation groups in the UK , but the government believes that some drone ##s are endangering the public .