Unmanned Air Vehicles

(asked on 10th June 2020) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government who will give the final authorisation on whether Protector drones are permitted to fly within UK domestic airspace.


Answered by
Baroness Goldie Portrait
Baroness Goldie
This question was answered on 23rd June 2020

Final authorisation for the Protector to fly within UK domestic airspace rests with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA). However, the RAF's Aviation Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is operated safely in accordance with Military Aviation Authority regulations.

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