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<p>As set out in the Government’s recent drone consultation response on 7 January
2019, my Department is working with the Home Office and the Department for Business,
Energy & Industrial Strategy on product standards for drones. The European Union
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has also published new product standards for drones
which will become fully applicable by 2022. These include a mandatory requirement
for drones to be fitted with geo-awareness software and being remotely identifiable
before being placed on the market.</p><p>At an international level, the International
Organization for Standardization is currently developing standards for drone safety
and operation in which the British Standards Institution (BSI) committee members represent
the UK. It is vital that we balance maintaining the UK’s world-leading position in
aviation safety and security with supporting the development of this emerging industry.</p><p>
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