Compulsory registration for drones over a certain weight, better enforcement of regulations, and more power for landowners are among calls from the NFU, alongside calls for more flexibility for on-farm testing and innovation for commercial users.
NFU Vice President, Guy Smith, said: "Drones pose an exciting opportunity to add another tool to the farmer’s toolbox, with potential applications such as yield mapping, moisture detection, and spraying to name a few.
"However, as their usage has increased, so have reports from our members of their misuse and so we are pleased to see the government take the first steps to address the numerous issues they can cause.
"We want to see this consultation setting the path towards responsible drone use whilst ensuring that drones remain accessible to farmers wishing to stay at the cutting edge of competitiveness."
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