Chris Grayling to update MPs on the drone consultation response

Transport Secretary gives statement to the Commons

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/parliamentary-news-2019/chris-grayling-to-update-mps-on-drone-consultation-response/http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/parliamentary-news-2019/chris-grayling-to-update-mps-on-drone-consultation-response/
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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West Sussex, Avionics, Embedded systems, Emerging technologies, Robotics, Chris Grayling, Epsom and Ewell, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Drone, Gatwick Airport, Grayling, Counties of England
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  • Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling,will give a statement in the House of Commons on drones.
  • Over the Christmas period tens of thousands of travellers had holidays disrupted as Gatwick grounded flights due to the presence of a drone flying near the airport.
  • Following a consultation proposing policies for drone use and enforcement, Chris Grayling will provide MPs witha Government response, today in the House of Commons.
  • This consultation suggested counter drone technology systems,a minimum age requirement for operators for small unmanned aircraft, and other proposals.
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