Czech government to expand anti-drone powers to protect critical infrastructure

Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar (ANO) and Transport Minister Ivan Bednárik (SPD) on Tuesday  presented draft legislation expanding the use of anti-drone measures to protect critical infrastructure.

The proposal responds to a growing number of incidents involving unauthorized drones near protected sites and would strengthen the authorities' powers to counter them.

Under the proposed amendment employees of companies operating critical infrastructure should be allowed to disable or destroy drones they identify as dangerous.

Companies would also be able to decide whether they want no-drone zones established over their facilities.

At present, only police officers and members of the armed forces are authorised to neutralise unmanned aircraft.

The bill aims to establish a clear legal framework for a swift and proportionate response to security incidents involving uncooperative drones.