Drones are the newcomers in the skies. 15 associations of airlines, aircrew, airports, air navigation service providers, controllers, general aviation join forces in mapping the areas of action that would pave the way to safe drone integration;

1. Extensive public awareness campaign
2. Mandatory training and certificate/license relevant to operations
3. Airport protection from Drone intrusions
4. Incident reporting
5. Increase in the effectiveness of enforcement
6. Situational awareness of all manned aircraft
7. Traffic management for drones – UTM/U-Space
8. Further research into essential areas

Download the joint statement to know more.