Russia is devising exemptions to forbid drone usage in specific areas.
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In the thick of things, it's clear that there are some roadblocks popping up unexpectedly, according to TASS's reports. Over 50 regions have slapped a ban on drone operations, and it seems we're in a pickle.
"Collaborating with our comrades, we're chipping away at finding a loophole in this conundrum," Vološin underscored. "Our intention is to carve out exceptions where necessary and safe for experiments."
Back in February, Russia's president gave the green light for providing necessary support to construct drone-friendly infrastructure in the regions. The Ministry of Economic Development has already initiated an experimental legal regimen in Bashkortostan and the Samara Oblast, allowing agricultural tasks and experimental cargo deliveries by drones. By year-end 2023, approximately 20 Russian territories could be jumping aboard this experimental regimen, according to Vološin.
Russian regions have been piling on drone flight bans after an attempted assault on the Kremlin using two UAVs in early May. Following this, another UAV attack on Moscow on May 30 led to two casualties and damage to three residential buildings—a reality that's hard to ignore.
Although there are temporary flight restrictions in place at certain airports including Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, and Yaroslavl due to aviation safety concerns, these aren't exclusively focused on drones [1]. Broader export controls and wartime adaptations are shaping Russia's drone landscape.
Militarizing drone technology seems to be Russia's focus, with a temporary ban on aircraft and drone exports in force since March 2022 in order to prioritize domestic military needs [3]. At international defense exhibitions like IDEX 2025, Russia has flaunted combat drones like the Lancet-E and Kub-10E, as well as counter-drone systems like the Pantsir-SMD-E [3].
As for experimental legal frameworks for agricultural or cargo drones in Russia, there's no concrete evidence on record. However, Russia's defense sector may indirectly impact civilian drone technology through joint ventures aiming to skirt sanctions and broaden production [3]. International scrutiny of dual-use drone technology, such as North Carolina's Senate Bill 670 banning Chinese/Russian drones in public safety, is evident, but it doesn't reflect Russia's internal policies directly [5]. The military remains the primary focus for UAV use in active combat zones, with limited information about dedicated agricultural or cargo delivery programs available in our sources. Civilian drone regulations, if they exist, are likely secondary to wartime production demands and export bans.
- Unforeseeable aspects of technology, such as drone usage, are being explored within experimental legal frameworks in Russia, with the Samara Oblast and Bashkortostan already participating.
- Despite the temporary ban on aircraft and drone exports due to military needs, it's evident that Russia is keen on advancing drone technology for both military and civilian purposes, as showcased by combat drones like the Lancet-E and Kub-10E at international defense exhibitions.
- The recent news about drone flight bans in Russian regions following UAV attacks in the Kremlin and Moscow is causing unforeseeable aspects in drone technology and its regulatory landscape, making it crucial to reevaluate the experimental legal regimen and consider safety measures.
