Food Supply: Unmanned Air Systems
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration she has given to the potential impact of the regulatory environment for agricultural drone technology on British food security.
Answered by Stephen Morgan
The Government recognises the potential of agricultural drone technology to support more efficient, sustainable and productive farming practices, which can in turn contribute to food security in the UK.
Defra works closely with relevant regulators, including the Civil Aviation Authority and the Health and Safety Executive, to ensure that the regulatory framework governing drone use is proportionate, risk-based and enables innovation while maintaining high standards of safety, environmental protection and public confidence.
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