Italy Launches Public Consultation on Draft Drone Geographical Zones Regulations
Italy's civil aviation authority ENAC has published a draft regulation on drone geographical zones and opened a public feedback period. The draft covers requirements for establishing geographical zones, airspace reservation conditions, and standards for drone operations within airport perimeters. The consultation closes on 24 July 2026.
Highlights
- Italy's ENAC has published a draft regulation on drone geographical zones and opened a public consultation period closing on 24 July 2026.
- The draft defines the conditions and procedures required to establish drone geographical zones in Italian airspace.
- The regulation sets out when drone operators must file airspace reservation requests before conducting flights.
- Specific standards for drone operations conducted within airport perimeters are included in the draft.
- The Italian-language draft PDF is available for download on the ENAC official website, with a feedback form for stakeholders.
Italy Launches Public Consultation on Draft Drone Geographical Zones Regulations
Italy's civil aviation authority, ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile), has released a draft regulation on drone geographical zones and made a feedback form available, inviting stakeholders to submit comments during the consultation period.
Key Elements of the Draft
The draft regulation covers three core areas:
- Requirements for Establishing Drone Geographical Zones: Sets out the conditions and procedures that must be met when designating drone geographical zones.
- Airspace Reservation Conditions: Defines the circumstances under which drone operations require an airspace reservation request.
- Standards for Operations Within Airport Perimeters: Establishes the criteria and rules governing drone flight operations conducted within airport boundaries.
Consultation Deadline
The public consultation period closes on 24 July 2026. Operators, academic institutions, and individuals wishing to submit feedback are encouraged to do so through official channels before the deadline.
The draft regulation (Italian-language PDF) is available for download on the ENAC official website.
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