https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/caa/Recent content in caa on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Apr 2026 14:31:41 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cotswolds-council-criticised-for-spending-800-on-unusable-drone/Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:31:41 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cotswolds-council-criticised-for-spending-800-on-unusable-drone/Cotswold District Council (CDC) is under fire after nearly £800 of public funds were spent on a drone that is currently grounded due to recent regulatory changes. The drone was bought in 2023 with the intention of enhancing communications by producing engaging video content for residents. However, tightened Civil Aviation Authority regulations introduced in January 2026 have meant the drone cannot be used without complying with new requirements. Conservative group leader Tom Stowe (Campden-Vale) questioned the cost and ongoing expenses related to the drone, eventually condemning the expenditure as wasteful.