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<p>The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently working with the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) to develop consistent, EU-wide safety rules for drones.</p><p>
</p><p>The Department and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) work with a wide range
of industry partners across the aviation sector, (including manufacturers, airports,
and airlines), to ensure our understanding of potential hazards to aircraft remains
up-to-date and mitigations effective.</p><p> </p><p>This collaboration is also considering
the need for other potential drone policies, such as geo-fencing. There are a number
of drone models already sold in the UK with types of this technology installed and
we are assessing the potential for solutions that could restrict drone operations
around airports and other key infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>We are also in contact
with other governments about the potential costs and benefits of registration systems,
and, in particular, whether this improves the transparency of ownership.</p><p> </p><p>The
Cross Government Working Group has undertaken analysis of the use of drones for criminal
purposes, including the potential use of drones for terrorist purposes, and the impacts
of their negligent use near sensitive locations, such as airports. This work is kept
under review and is being used to inform research and testing to improve mitigation
techniques and strategies.</p><p> </p><p>Guidance on tackling the risks of criminal
drone use has been provided to constabularies across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Education
of drone users is vital. The DfT is working with the CAA on raising awareness of responsible
drone use. This includes the CAA’s ‘Drone Code’ safety awareness campaign and the
issuing of safety leaflets at the point of sale.</p>
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