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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 11136
SECTORAL POLICIES / (ae) transport

Public consultation on drones to precede initiative

Brussels, 20/08/2014 (Agence Europe) - As the use of drones is becoming increasingly widespread in Europe, the European Commission is holding a consultation on this subject, with a view to presenting a legislative initiative at a later date.

The extensive range of potential applications of these aircraft systems raises issues about their impact on safety and security, as well as on respect for citizens' privacy. The European Commission intends to introduce new rules that would guarantee...