Aviation Regulators Approve Firefighting Drones in Dubai

National aviation regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have given Dubai a green light to use drones to support daily civil defense operations, including firefighting.

Thom Patterson

Monday, May 02, 2022 at 12:25 PM ET

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The UAE has approved use of drones in Dubai to help fight fires in skyscrapers and other hard-to-reach locations. [Courtesy: Emirates News Agency]

Key Takeaways:

Dubai has received approval from UAE aviation regulators to use drones for daily civil defense operations, specifically for firefighting in hard-to-reach locations like high-rise buildings and areas with hazardous materials.
This authorization comes despite the UAE having recently implemented strict drone regulations, including a nationwide ban on UAS flights in February following a deadly drone attack.
Commercial and government operators can apply for exemptions to the ban, with the GCAA having already issued numerous operational approvals and licenses for drone systems and operators this year.

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National aviation regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have given Dubai a green light to use drones to support daily civil defense operations, including firefighting.