A bill has been drafted in the Czech Republic to protect critical infrastructure from drones
A bill has been drafted in the Czech Republic to establish rules for protecting critical infrastructure from drones that are illegally operating in no-fly zones. The document was developed by the Ministry of the Interior in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and has already been submitted for interagency review.
The initiative calls for a clear definition of high-security zones, particularly for critical infrastructure facilities. In the event of an unauthorized drone intrusion into such zones, measures may be taken to neutralize it under specified conditions and in accordance with the principle of proportionality.
Interior Minister Lyubomyr Metnar stated that in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of incidents involving the unauthorized flight of unmanned aerial vehicles near critical infrastructure facilities. According to him, current legislation does not, in certain situations, allow operators and law enforcement agencies to respond sufficiently and appropriately.
The Czech Ministry of the Interior noted that the aim of the bill is to establish clear rules and create a legal framework for a swift and effective response to security incidents involving the use of drones. At the same time, these measures should not unduly interfere with the operation of unmanned systems that comply with the rules. The priority must remain the protection of life, health, and property, as well as preventing disproportionate harm to the environment.
