Sky News says the UK could make airspace above pieces of critical energy infrastructure no-fly zones amid warnings that hostile drones have the ability to cause mass blackouts.
The media company’s investigation uncovered concerns among campaigners and MPs about the physical security of substations, pylons and cables. According to Sky News, those concerned say that the government and National Grid should be investing in protecting energy infrastructure against drones.
Meanwhile, the director of resilience and emergency management at the state-owned National Energy System Operator (NESO) told Sky News that while there is not thought to be a current threat of harm from drones, it would be a “good idea” to make the airspace above critical energy sites across the country a no-fly zone to reduce the potential for risk.
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero is scheduled to publish its Energy Resilience Strategy in 2026, which may contain counter-drone policy.
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Growing drone threat sparks fears over UK energy infrastructure – Sky News
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