The UK may implement mandatory registration of drones and force owners to take a safety test. A government consultation is underway, discussing new drone safety rules, and this may be one of the outcomes. In addition to these measures, there are also proposals for more stringent regulation on drones. The enormous economic potential 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 operators are endangering the public.
The UK may implement mandatory registration of drones and force owners to take 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 misusing a drone. The enormous economic potential 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 operators are endangering the public.