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Finland is preparing an action plan for transport automation and a legislation that will cover all modes of transport. The proposed measures will set out the steps to be taken over the next 12 years.

Development of the regulatory framework

Finland is currently engaged in a process of regulatory adaptation regarding UAS. Its goal is a completely safe integration of drone operations.

Among the activities it has undertaken to harmonise its internal framework with EU regulations, Finland has already established UAS geographic zones around all aerodromes in the country and is designing them in other areas. New UAS geographic zones are expected to be published during spring 2021.

Other projects

Finland is working on conditions for the use of drones in agriculture applications such as spraying phytosanitary products. Additionally, Finland has been working on relevant operations to enable an autonomous drone delivery service, boosting the transport of goods, minimising traffic congestion in cities and helping to reduce emissions.

Publications on unmanned aircraft systems

ECAC News #73 UAS Bulletin 02/2021