This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition UK should recognise EASA drone classifications until its own come in to effect
Two years after leaving the EU the UK has yet to implement a replacement for the EASA drone classification scheme.
The CAA has announced a further 3-year extension to the transitional period. Without a classification scheme, UK drone owners are in an unreasonable and confusing legislative limbo.
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PWC calculate that the UK drone industry could be worth £42bn by 2030 (https://tinyurl.com/2n75by3c).
The restrictive aspects of EASA drone rules require pilots to pass a test and pay an annual registration fee. Minimum distances for most drones have tripled to 150m from structures.
These were balanced by a classification scheme which promoted the development and use of safer technologies.
We continue to adhere to the former. We must also recognise the latter or risk this growing market.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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We understand that you are concerned about UK arrangements for classification of drones, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
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