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European Drone Studies To Be Launched This Summer

March 16, 2015 theDroneInfoeurope, france, germany, italy, surveillance0 comment

Europe is seeking to be more self-sufficient in terms of providing its own surveillance drones. The european drone studies are a result of a partnership between France, Germany, and Italy represent a step in this direction. This article was published on Defense News. (Photo: Airbus Defence and Space) “PARIS — France plans to sign an agreement with Germany and Italy to launch studies for a European medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV at the Paris Air Show in mid-June, said French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. The signing is seen as a critical…

Europe aviation safety agency sets out drone proposals

March 13, 2015 theDroneInfodrone regulations, europe, european union0 comment

skeeze / Pixabay Governments across the globe are struggling to determine how much, or how little, regulation is needed. Drone proposals from in the European Union are being considered. Read the article below, originally published on Reuters. “(Reuters) – Three categories of civil drone should be created to regulate unmanned aerial vehicles now used in everything from filming to farming and parcel deliveries, Europe’s aviation safety body has proposed. The proposals would allow the new industry to grow whilst at the same time protecting people and goods, the European Aviation…