Episode

Feature | Proposed drone reforms raise safety concerns in rural sector

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Farmers Weekly Podcast
Published
May 7, 2026
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899
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Summary

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.