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European Commission Vows 'Tough' Regulation of UAVs

Standards will cover safety, security, privacy, data protection, insurance and liability

In 2012, the Anteos quadcopter was awarded the first commercial UAV permit in Italy, according to its manufacturer. (Photo: Aermatica)

April 10, 2014

The European Commission plans to set “tough new standards” to regulate the operation of UAVs, known as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in Europe, before they are more widely introduced into unrestricted airspace in 2016. The standards will cover safety, security, privacy, data protection, insurance and liability, the commission said.

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