- May 26, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
- Wing Theatre
Towards an ambitious EU Drone Strategy: Clearing the path to real operations
In 2022, the EU Drone Strategy 2.0 set out the EU’s vision for integrating drones into Europe’s airspace and economy by 2030. Nearly halfway to that horizon, Europe’s lower skies remain largely empty, and drone operations are still far from being part of citizens’ everyday lives. What we do see, however, are drone incursions over airports and other critical infrastructure – disrupting travel, harming businesses, and raising serious security concerns. Against this backdrop, and in light of the forthcoming review of the EU Drone Strategy, this session will examine where the strategy has delivered and where it needs rethinking; where implementation is gaining traction and where progress must accelerate; what the European Commission is planning next; and what both industry and society expect from an ambitious Drone Strategy.
