DRONES AND UNCREWED SYSTEMS
A hobby drone triggered a major police response near the private home of Danish Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus in Gladsaxe, north of Copenhagen, on Wednesday morning. Several roads were closed and Defence Forces bomb disposal specialists were deployed to the area. The incident initially prompted a substantial security operation, but police later confirmed that the drone was harmless and that residents were never in danger. Read more
COPENHAGEN
DRONES AND UNCREWED SYSTEMS
Finnish commercial drone operator Flyby Guys has launched Drone Assistant, an online platform designed to help drone operators determine which regulations apply to a specific operation and jurisdiction. The launch coincides with the publication of the Drone Regulation Index 2026, which compares regulatory frameworks in 31 markets. Different rules across borders For operators working internationally, determining which rules apply can be a time-consuming process. Read more
DRONES AND UNCREWED SYSTEMS
A suspected drone sighting over Lithuania on Sunday triggered a temporary closure of Vilnius Airport and prompted NATO to scramble at least one fighter jet. The suspected drone turned out to be a flock of birds, Reuters reports. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 13, when radar detected a track that was initially considered potentially to be a drone. Read more
LITHUANIAFINLAND
DRONES AND UNCREWED SYSTEMS
Amsterdam police are deploying drones to monitor traffic from the air and detect serious traffic violations. The new enforcement method has already been approved by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service, and the first fines have been issued following a drone operation near the Coentunnel. The police are using drones to identify serious traffic offences that can be difficult to detect or enforce using conventional methods. Read more
COENTUNNELBELGIAN BORDER
DRONES AND UNCREWED SYSTEMS
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched a pilot project in which trained community volunteers use drones to support police officers during live incidents involving rural crime. According to the force, it is believed to be the first project of its kind in the UK. Five volunteers are currently taking part in the pilot. Read more