Switzerland Plans Regulated Drone Highway System

Government announces introduction of 'U-Space' airspace regulation for drones, with first implementation planned for Zurich area to manage over 90,000 drone pilots.

Key Takeaways

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Switzerland is introducing 'U-Space' airspace regulation for drones
First U-Space implementation planned for Zurich area
Over 90,000 registered drone pilots in Switzerland
Mandatory registration and training for drone pilots since 2023

By The Numbers

90,000+

Registered drone pilots in Switzerland

2030

Target year for complete airspace user visibility

They Said

"The aim is to ensure the safe integration of drones into air traffic"
— Swiss Government Statement

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Switzerland's Revolutionary Drone Highway Initiative

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U-Space: The New Digital Airspace Framework

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Implementation and Timeline

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Current Drone Landscape in Switzerland

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Future Impact and Opportunities

Sources & References

Swiss government wants a regulated drone 'highway'

SWI swissinfo.ch

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