Drone strategy 2.0: building a large European drone market

In its European Drone Strategy, the Commission sets out its vision for the further development of the European drone market. The basis for the strategy is the world’s most advanced safety framework established by the EU for the operation of drones and the technical requirements that apply to them.

The new drone strategy 2.0, shows how Europe can pursue large-scale commercial drone operations while opening up new opportunities for the sector.

From workplaces to new mobility solutions

Thanks to the comprehensive EU regulatory framework, hundreds of thousands of flight hours have already been safely performed with drones in the airspace over Europe, e.g. for infrastructure surveying, oil spill monitoring or ground sampling. Projects using drones for medical deliveries, i.e., transporting medical specimens between healthcare providers, are also progressing well. The realization of "U-Space" in January 2023, a European system unique in the world for the safe management of drone traffic, will lay the foundation for increased flight operations.

Before moving forward with these innovative technologies, the commission wants to ensure that society supports drones. Therefore, the strategy calls on national, regional, and local communities to ensure that drone services are responsive to the needs of citizens and address noise, safety, and privacy concerns. Further information is available in the media release.

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