# Feature | Proposed drone reforms raise safety concerns in rural sector

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Podcast: [Farmers Weekly Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farmers-weekly-podcast-6523233)
Published: 2026-05-07T21:20:59+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/feature-proposed-drone-reforms-raise-safety-concerns-in-rural-sector--71912870
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## Resource

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.

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