Feature | Proposed drone reforms raise safety concerns in rural sector

About this episode

Andrew Shelley discusses proposed changes to drone regulations and their potential impact on safety in the rural sector.

Managing director of Fenix UAS Andrew Shelley weighs in on proposed changes to the regulations that govern drone use. He says while there’s a case to be made for relaxing them in some instances, he’s concerned that the proposals might remove safeguards that protect farmers and pilots.

People in this episode

Guest: Andrew Shelley

Topics covered

• drone regulations
• safety concerns
• rural sector
• agriculture
• aviation

Keywords

• drone reforms
• safety
• farmers
• pilots
• regulations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fenix UAS

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