If you are in charge of an aircraft and it is detained, seized, or destroyed under section 316, you can ask a constable or response officer why they took this action. They must give you their reasons in writing if you ask for them. You will get to know why your aircraft was detained, seized, or destroyed.

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Transport and travel > Air travel

318: Provision relating to seizure or detention of aircraft in operation without a person on board, or

"Stopping drones or planes flying without a pilot on board"

320: Provisions relating to seizure or detention of aircraft under section 316, or

"Rules for police to seize or detain an aircraft to keep people safe"

Part 9Monitoring, investigation, and enforcement
Seizure, etc, of aircraft without person on board

319Requirement to give reasons for action under section 316

The owner, operator, or other person for the time being in charge of an aircraft that is detained, seized, or destroyed under section 316 may request a constable or response officer to provide the reasons for the detention, seizure, or destruction.
If a request is made under subsection (1), the constable or response officer must provide the person requesting with reasons in writing for the detention, seizure, or destruction.