New plan sets out airspace, enforcement, and industry actions for the next decade Ireland has published its National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document launched on August 20, 2025, and sets a long-term path to grow drone services while protecting safety, security, privacy, and the environment. The framework focuses on three areas: Use of the Airspace … [Read more...] about Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework
European drone laws
U-ELCOME Project Achieves Milestone with Mass Drone Flight, U-Space Demonstration in Benidorm
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
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?
