Drone Law Changes β€” 10 Countries

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States MEDIUM proposed

FAA Proposes UAS Flight Restrictions Over Critical Infrastructure (UAFR NPRM)

FAA published Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFR) over 16 critical infrastructure sectors. Standard and Special UAFR categories proposed. Public comment period ends July 6, 2026.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands MEDIUM enforced

Netherlands Enforces SORA 2.5 for All New Specific Category Applications

ILT Netherlands requires all new Specific Category applications to follow SORA 2.5 methodology from April 1, 2026. Existing authorizations remain valid until expiry.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan HIGH approved

Japan Expands Small UAS Prohibition Zone from 300m to 1,000m

Cabinet approved amendment to the Small UAS Flight Prohibition Act expanding no-fly zones around key facilities from 300m to 1,000m radius. Direct penalties introduced. Expected passage during current Diet session (by July 17, 2026).

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany MEDIUM transitioning

EASA SORA 2.5 Transition Begins Across EU Member States

EASA formally adopted SORA 2.5 guidelines. EU member states (Germany, France, Sweden) transitioning Specific Category risk assessments to new methodology throughout 2026.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom LOW voluntary

UK Remote ID Phase 1 Voluntary Adoption Begins

CAA UK launched Phase 1 of Remote ID implementation. Voluntary adoption period for drone manufacturers and operators. Mandatory enforcement date TBD (expected 2027-2028).

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France LOW enforced

France Permits C0/C1 Drones in Urban Areas (January 2026)

DGAC France now permits C0 and C1 class-marked drones to operate in urban populated areas under Open Category A1 subcategory, aligning with EASA Delegated Regulation timeline.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada HIGH enforced

Transport Canada RPOC Reform β€” New BVLOS Framework

Transport Canada introduced RPOC (RPAS Pilot Operator Certificate) replacing SFOC for complex operations. Level 1 Complex operations now permitted with RPOC certification.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States HIGH enforced

FAA Remote ID Fully Enforced for All Registerable UAS

FAA Remote ID rule (14 CFR Part 89) now fully enforced. All registerable drones must broadcast Remote ID via Standard or Module. FRIA operations limited to FAA-recognized areas.

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