Description

Office of Communications opened consultation on drone spectrum licensing and detection radar authorisation

On 16 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on drone spectrum licensing and detection radar authorisation, until 30 September 2026. The proposal centres on new operational licensing requirements for drone spectrum use…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2026-07-16
in consultation

On 16 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on drone spectrum licen…

2026-09-30
processing consultation

On 30 September 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closes the consultation on drone spectru…