Demonstration of Over 25 Drones Operating Simultaneously Marks a Significant Step in European U-Space Implementation On December 1, 2023, Benidorm, Spain hosted a drone flight event designed to move drone integration and U-Space implementation forward. This event featured more than 25 drones operating simultaneously in an urban environment, marking a first for both Spain … [Read more...] about U-ELCOME Project Achieves Milestone with Mass Drone Flight, U-Space Demonstration in Benidorm
European drone laws
Enforcing Drone Laws: UK Announces Operation Foreverwing
Around the world, as commercial drone use grows and regulations develop, countries are faced with the problem of enforcing drone laws. In the U.K., Operation Foreverwing brings together the home office, police and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to act on drone crime. A CAA press release says that the new campaign is "aimed at clamping down on drone-related crimes, after 336 … [Read more...] about Enforcing Drone Laws: UK Announces Operation Foreverwing
EU Drone Regulations: a Risk-Based Approach
EU drone regulations 2019/947 and 2019/945 became effective on December 30, 2020. The risk-based approach does not differentiate between recreational and commercial operations, but considers the weight and specifications of the drone and the operation planned. Operators will need to become familiar with the categories (Skybound Rescuer Project has developed a free "Drone … [Read more...] about EU Drone Regulations: a Risk-Based Approach
EU Drone Regulation: Overprotective, or a Level Playing Field?
New EU drone regulations will necessitate changes for much of the European drone industry, as companies work to comply with regulations that will be enforced throughout the European Union. In this piece by EU Law Regulatory Consultant of Porat Group, Ella Rosenberg points out that EU drone regulations impact not just companies in member states, but anyone who wants to do … [Read more...] about EU Drone Regulation: Overprotective, or a Level Playing Field?
Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe to European Lawmakers: “Get On With It.”
Under the shadow of the recent high profile drone incursions at U.K. airports, the European Commission presented its draft technical rules - otherwise known as the Delegated Act - to the European Parliament's Transport Committee. The discussion was heated, with some members of parliament unhappy with the draft rules. The text of the Delegated Act can be downloaded here , … [Read more...] about Drone Manufacturers Alliance Europe to European Lawmakers: “Get On With It.”
