PE2050 : Prohibit the use of recreational drones on national nature reserves without a permit from NatureScot
Petition Summary
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to amend the current guidance on flying recreational drones on national nature reserves (NNRs) to so that:
- use is prohibited without a permit
- permits include a flight time, date and agreed flight path
- operation is in accordance with the drone code
- advice on the legal status of the wildlife and habitats is provided
Petitioner: Lee Watson on behalf of Ythan Seal Watch
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 21 September 2023
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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration
SPICe (168KB, pdf) posted 01 November 2023
Committee Meetings
21 February 2024: The Committee agreed to write to NatureScot, Police Scotland, and the UK Government.
Official Report of Meeting 21 February 2024
Written Submissions
PE2050/A: Scottish Government submission of 17 January 2024 (18KB, pdf) posted 17 January 2024
PE2050/B: Police Scotland submission of 21 March 2024 (55KB, pdf) posted 27 March 2024
PE2050/C: NatureScot submission of 21 March 2024 (142KB, pdf) posted 27 March 2024