Great Britain: Nearly £50 Million Government Backing To Power Up Drone And Flying Taxi Tech And Crack Down On Illegal Drones

Drone deliveries, flying taxis and smarter emergency services could be a step closer to use in UK skies, as the government awards almost £50 million to unlock growth in the drone and advanced air mobility sector, today (5 May 2026). Part of the £46.5 million investment will also see a crackdown on ‘faceless’ drones, which can be used in suspicious or illegal activity, through […]