European Commission Seeks Public and Industry Input on Drone Strategy 2.0 Progress Review
The European Commission has launched two parallel consultations inviting citizens and stakeholders to contribute to a progress review of Drone Strategy 2.0, originally adopted in November 2022. Both consultations — one open to the general public and one targeting industry stakeholders — are open until 6 September 2026. Feedback collected will inform an assessment of the strategy's implementation and help shape future European drone policy.
Highlights
- The European Commission has launched two parallel consultations on Drone Strategy 2.0, both open until 6 September 2026.
- Drone Strategy 2.0 was originally adopted in November 2022 and is now undergoing a progress review to assess its implementation and continued relevance.
- A public open consultation invites all citizens to share views on drone benefits, concerns, and future expectations.
- A targeted stakeholder survey seeks expert input from manufacturers, operators, service providers, financiers, and public authorities.
- Findings from both consultations will directly shape future EU policy for the European drone and eVTOL industry.
The European Commission has formally invited citizens and relevant stakeholders to submit their views on the progress review of Drone Strategy 2.0, as part of a broader effort to chart the future direction of Europe's drone ecosystem.
Strategy Background
Drone Strategy 2.0 was adopted in November 2022. Since its launch, the global market for drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has undergone significant transformation. The current progress review aims to assess how effectively the strategy has been implemented and whether it remains fit for purpose, ensuring that EU policy keeps pace with the industry's rapid evolution.
Two Consultation Channels Now Open
Two parallel consultations are currently accepting submissions, both with a deadline of 6 September 2026:
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Public Open Consultation: Open to all citizens, this channel invites members of the general public to share their perspectives on drone applications — including the benefits they see for society, any concerns they may have, and their expectations for the future.
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Targeted Stakeholder Survey: Directed at manufacturers, operators, service providers, financiers, and public authorities, this questionnaire seeks expert technical and market insights to support the Commission's evaluation process.
Policy Implications of the Consultations
Evidence gathered through both consultations will serve as a key input for the Drone Strategy 2.0 progress review and will help the EU define future policy directions for the European drone industry. The European Commission has emphasised that broad participation from both the public and the industry is essential to developing policies that effectively address the needs of all stakeholders.
Further information is available on the European Commission's official website.
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