Minister Ivo Opstelten of Security and Justice viewing a drone at a trade show in Amsterdam. Photo Reuters / Jerry Lights
Police and firefighters get from July more opportunities to use drones for assistance, detection and maintaining public order. The legislation that now applies is extended for the deployment of unmanned aircraft. That the government has shown tonight at the Lower House.
So get police and fire include the freedom to fly over buildings and crowds, something they are not allowed. They also may use drones soon after sunset, writes the Cabinet. A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice says about the step:
“In the current regulations are still a lot of limitations. Which are now being expanded so that it is easier to deploy drones. “
police and firefighters in the future more top people and buildings may be served, brings that may also entail privacy concerns . The government therefore wants to see if there are additional rules are needed to ensure the protection of privacy. Also, there are additional requirements in the area of training and safety needs.
The easing in the Act applies initially only for the two emergency services. However, the Government also sees opportunities to deploy drones to inspect infrastructure, securing “objects and sites” and agriculture.
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