Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security
Summary
Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security prioritises a Drone Security Package, coordinated risk assessment and industrial coordination to address drone threats. Proposed actions include registration and direct remote identification for drones above 100g, D-TECT Forum launch in Q2 2026, a Drone Security Toolbox and an EU Trusted Drone Label. The plan also covers resilience testing for critical infrastructure, training, cellular detection, voluntary deployment and procurement, annual exercises, a centre of excellence and cooperation with Ukraine.
Action items
1–6 of 52 items
Source order · D = digital dimension- Item 1
As a matter of priority, the Commission, together with Member States, where appropriate, will:
- Item 2
Propose a Drone Security Package by Q3 2026to rapidly adapt the regulatory framework to new security threats:
- Item 3
Ensure mandatory registration for all drone operators of smaller drones (above 100g).
- Item 4
Extend drone direct remote identification obligation to smaller drones (above 100g).
- Item 5
Avoid take-off of drones unless an operator identification number has been entered.
- Item 6
Introduce regulatory simplification and flexibility for certain operations.