Over 46,000 drone pilots acquired the certificate of competence in 2023
Published: Thursday, Jan 11th 2024, 10:50
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46,300 remote pilots have acquired a certificate of competence for drones in 2023. The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) announced on Thursday that the implementation of the European drone regulation in Switzerland has thus been optimal.
Switzerland has been applying the drone regulations of the European Union (EU) for a year now. Most remote pilots who wish to fly a drone must register and complete mandatory training.
The licensing procedures for certain types of business have also been changed. According to the Bazl, almost 70,000 people or companies have now registered on the corresponding platform.
It is still too early to measure the impact on air traffic safety. However, the aim is to continuously increase the safety level of Swiss airspace. The FOCA therefore recommends that operators who do not require a certificate should at least complete the free online training course. This would allow them to familiarize themselves with the rules that apply to the use of drones.
This year, the FOCA wants to raise awareness among long-distance pilots of the need to report safety-related incidents in air traffic. Like all other civil aviation stakeholders, they are obliged to do so.
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