Recently, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) came up with a proposal to regulate small civilian drones in European nations as part of the International Airport Review’s safety series. The proposal serves as the basis for the adoption of rules and regulations by the European Commission later this year. The proposal is a result of the cooperation between various experts at the international and national level, taking into account the views of citizens, operators, and other industry leaders.

According to Mr. Patrick Ky, the Executive director of EASA, the main objective of the new regulations is to level the playing field within EU member states, while ensuring all EU citizens’ privacy and security is not compromised in any way. The regulations are also expected to help the industry be more innovative and continue its growth. It is expected that by 2040, the European drone industry will employ over 100,000 people.

Until recently, the member states of the EU were able to create their own regulations for drones that weigh less than 150 kilos within their own territories. However, things have changed. The aviation safety regulatory system, which is expected to get approval later this year, will extend the regulations to all types of drones no matter their size.

The EASA has been working on new laws and regulations that will address all aspects from security and safety, to environmental protection and privacy issues, while creating a set guideline of drone regulations for all EU member states. Flying small drones that weigh less than 25 kilos will be simple to register online, where you will be required to submit your drone’s registration number as well as complete an online training course on the rules and regulations of flying a drone. During drone flights, you will have to follow the rules such as staying away from restricted areas and maintaining a visual line of sight at all times.