When were the Aviation Industry Association's concerns regarding the agricultural drone regulatory changes announced on 20 August 2026, including that agricultural drone operation is "not a low-risk activity that lends itself to hasty reform", conveyed to him, and what advice did officials provide in response, if any?

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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When were the Aviation Industry Association's concerns regarding the agricultural drone regulatory changes announced on 20 August 2026, including that agricultural drone operation is "not a low-risk activity that lends itself to hasty reform", conveyed to him, and what advice did officials provide in response, if any?