Drones operations. Version 1.1.0

DMRB: General Principles and Scheme Governance GG 954 Version 1.1.0

National Highways, 2026
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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

DMRB: General Principles and Scheme Governance

Abstract

Provides information for the use of unmanned aerial systems (drones) covering managing safety risk, permissions and restrictions, equipment, reporting incidents, privacy, and includes CAA operating requirements.

History

General Principles and Scheme Governance. General Information. Version 1.0.0 February 2023. Version 1.0.1 September 2023 - shows the correct and approved clauses in the England NAA and includes missing image and clauses. Version 1.1.0 July 2026 - changes made to core document, England NAA. Update of core requirements for governing the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems, in relation to the strategic road network.

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Roads

Publisher History

National Highways is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport. It has responsibility for operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major A roads in England. Formerly known as Highways England, between 2015-2021 and Highways Agency, between 1994-2015.

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