{"id":338,"date":"2025-03-12T12:02:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/?p=338"},"modified":"2025-03-12T12:06:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:06:52","slug":"dronszabalyozasok-az-eu-ban-2024-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/2025\/03\/12\/dronszabalyozasok-az-eu-ban-2024-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone regulations in the EU 2024-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The EU is continuously developing drone legislation to promote safety, efficiency and innovation. Here are some important updates and expected changes for industrial drone use in 2024 and 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;1. Tightening drone regulations and new licensing systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)<\/strong> further clarify the regulations for the operation of drones, especially for industrial and commercial users. From 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New licensing requirements<\/strong> will be for larger drones (over 500 g) that operate in densely populated areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remote identification will be mandatory<\/strong> (\u201cRemote ID\u201d) for most professional drones, making it easier for aviation authorities to control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unified Airspace Management System (U-Space)<\/strong> gradual introduction in several EU countries, which will enable automated and safe drone flights in urban and industrial environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The role of drones in the construction industry \u2013 subsidies and incentives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The EU has many <strong>innovation and digitalization support<\/strong> provides support for the development and application of industrial drones, especially in the construction industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>&quot;EU Digital Europe&quot; and &quot;Horizon Europe&quot;<\/strong> programs fund the development and integration of automated drone systems into construction processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some countries <strong>tax breaks and subsidies<\/strong> are available to contractors who use drones for more efficient construction inspection and environmental compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. New rules on drone footage and data protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerial footage taken with drones is also receiving increasing attention from a data protection perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>EU GDPR regulation<\/strong> according to observations and data collection carried out with drones <strong>they must be transparent<\/strong>and those affected must be informed in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In drone footage of construction projects <strong>masking out certain sensitive data (e.g. persons, license plates, private areas)<\/strong> may be mandatory in some countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;What does this mean for general contractors and industrial drone users?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>If you are using drones on construction sites, it is a good idea to check local regulations and licensing requirements in advance.<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Digital construction and automated monitoring systems may receive support from the EU, so it is worth keeping an eye on application opportunities.<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Privacy and security will become an increasingly important consideration when conducting construction surveys using drones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else might be interesting as a drone user<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Union is constantly developing regulations for drones to ensure safe and efficient use of airspace. Below I have collected the <strong>latest changes and expected regulations<\/strong>, which <strong>affect industrial drone users, construction contractors and drone operators<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The use of \u201cTagged\u201d drones will be mandatory from 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Entry into force:<\/strong> January 1, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does this mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only drones with a CE mark can be placed on the market and put into service as new in the EU.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old one, <strong>unlabeled<\/strong> drones can still be used after 2024, but <strong>From 2026 only limitedly<\/strong>, in the subcategory A3 of the \u201cOpen\u201d category (in a non-residential area, away from people).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Over 500 g<\/strong> Drones (e.g. DJI Phantom, Mavic 3, etc.) must meet stricter operating requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who does it apply to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All <strong>for a new drone-using business and construction company<\/strong>who carry out aerial surveys, mapping or inspections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;2. U-Space: Regulation of EU drone airspace (2024-2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does U-Space mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>U-Space is a new airspace management system tailored for drones<\/strong>, which <strong>automated and permitted drone flights<\/strong> makes it possible in densely populated areas and industrial zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From 2024, several EU countries (e.g. Germany, France, Netherlands) have started designating U-Space areas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does this affect contractors?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For construction drones <strong>access to airspace could become easier<\/strong>, but <strong>Flight authorization through U-Space providers will be mandatory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can also be expected in Hungary from 2025, especially around Budapest and larger industrial zones!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Making Remote ID mandatory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does this mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the new drones <strong>with built-in &quot;Remote ID&quot; identification system<\/strong> must have a system that broadcasts drone data in real time (e.g. position, ID, operator information).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This helps authorities and air traffic control<\/strong> in tracking drones and detecting illegal flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who is affected?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All <strong>commercial and industrial drone operator<\/strong>, especially those who <strong>working in urban or industrial air spaces<\/strong> (construction surveys, infrastructure inspection, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd39 4. Tightening data protection regulations for drone footage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#039;s new:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GDPR and aerial surveillance:<\/strong> The European Data Protection Board has issued new guidelines on how <strong>Under what conditions can drones be used to take pictures in public and private areas?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New rule:<\/strong> If a drone <strong>records people&#039;s faces, license plates, or other personal data<\/strong>, then the <strong>prior information and, if applicable, permission required<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What should be done?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For construction and industrial drone photography <strong>it is worth paying attention to blurring and data protection information<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You should also check the regulations of your local data protection authorities.<\/strong>, as there may be differences from country to country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary: What does this mean for industrial drone users?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>Only CE-labeled drones<\/strong> can be purchased and sold from 2024.<br>\u2714 <strong>From 2026, the use of old, untagged drones will be restricted<\/strong>.<br>\u2714 <strong>The introduction of U-Space could make it easier for industrial drones to access airspace<\/strong>, but new permits will be required.<br>\u2714 <strong>Remote ID becomes mandatory<\/strong>, so all drones must be identifiable in the air.<br>\u2714 <strong>Data protection regulations are becoming stricter, and more attention must be paid to GDPR compliance when handling drone footage.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Az EU folyamatosan fejleszti a dr\u00f3nokra vonatkoz\u00f3 jogszab\u00e1lyokat a biztons\u00e1g, a hat\u00e9konys\u00e1g \u00e9s az innov\u00e1ci\u00f3 el\u0151mozd\u00edt\u00e1sa \u00e9rdek\u00e9ben. \u00cdme n\u00e9h\u00e1ny fontos friss h\u00edr \u00e9s v\u00e1rhat\u00f3 v\u00e1ltoz\u00e1s 2024-ben \u00e9s 2025-ben az ipari dr\u00f3nhaszn\u00e1lat szempontj\u00e1b\u00f3l: &nbsp;1. Szigorod\u00f3 dr\u00f3nszab\u00e1lyok \u00e9s \u00faj enged\u00e9lyez\u00e9si rendszerek Az EASA (Eur\u00f3pai Rep\u00fcl\u00e9sbiztons\u00e1gi \u00dcgyn\u00f6ks\u00e9g) tov\u00e1bb pontos\u00edtja a dr\u00f3nok \u00fczemeltet\u00e9s\u00e9re vonatkoz\u00f3 el\u0151\u00edr\u00e1sokat, k\u00fcl\u00f6n\u00f6sen az ipari \u00e9s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=338"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":341,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/338\/revisions\/341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zdrone.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}