EASA’s Formal Opinion on Drones
In a prelude to the development of comprehensive regulations on drone operations, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a formal opinion on safety in drone operations throughout Europe.
EASA described the opinion, released in late February, as “an important steppingstone to keep drone operations safe and secure and build a wider regulatory framework.” The opinion will form the basis of a concrete regulatory proposal to be adopted by the European Commission later this year.
“This regulation will enable the free circulation of drones and a level playing field within the European Union [EU] while also respecting the privacy and security of EU citizens and allowing the drone industry to remain agile to innovate and continue to grow,” said EASA…
