ICAO Warns of Growing Drone Threats to Aviation Safety, Urges Coordinated Global Response

ICAO Warns of Growing Drone Threats, Pushes for Unified International Response

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar is actively leading efforts to coordinate member states in addressing the security and safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to civil aviation.

Kraków Workshop Focuses on Counter-Drone Measures

ICAO's European and North Atlantic Regional Office convened a two-day counter-drone workshop in Kraków, Poland this week, prompted by a steady increase in reports of drone incursions and related military airspace activity. Hosted by Poland's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the workshop provided Secretary General Salazar with a platform to outline the evolving nature of current threats and to urge member states to rally sustained and decisive international action under ICAO's leadership.

"Effective counter-drone solutions require multi-layered equipment systems working in concert with robust aviation regulations," Salazar stated. "Addressing the threat that drones pose to civil aviation equally demands coordinated, sustained, and committed international attention."

Industry Experts Align on Interoperability and Information Sharing

Representatives and stakeholders from across the civil aviation sector shared expertise at the workshop and reached broad consensus on collective approaches to managing safety, security, air navigation, cybersecurity, and privacy risks. Recommended measures included strengthening governance frameworks, coordination mechanisms, and information-sharing protocols.

Following the workshop, ICAO highlighted several recommendations that garnered strong support: "Interoperability between UAS traffic management systems and national drone registries would help authorities distinguish cooperative from non-cooperative drones, and the challenges of achieving interoperability between civil and military systems should be actively addressed." The organization also noted that "integrating civil data analytics—including local trend data and incident reports—into national intelligence systems was emphasized as a critical tool for anticipating and planning ahead for risks."

New Comprehensive Risk Management Guidance Coming Soon

As the aviation system continues to evolve, ICAO has begun developing new comprehensive risk management guidance to support governments and relevant stakeholders. Secretary General Salazar indicated that the guidance is expected to be formally published within the coming months.

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