Belousov instructed the regions to develop programs for the development of unmanned aerial systems

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov instructed the authorities of the country’s regions to develop programs for the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). They must do this by October 1, 2023.

“The subjects need to develop regional programs for the development of unmanned aerial systems and provide the Ministry of Transport and the Federal Air Transport Agency with information on the planning of the route network and the availability of land for the necessary infrastructure,” the report says. message government of Russia. The instruction was given during a meeting of the presidium of the government commission for the development of unmanned aerial systems in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

On April 27, a meeting was held on the development of unmanned aircraft with the participation of President Vladimir Putin. He named this industry is “the most important activity of the country” and estimated its volume at 1 trillion rubles, and also suggested starting to teach drone control in schools. Mr. Belousov informedthat the Russian government wants in the very near future to develop a system of tax incentives for drone manufacturers, similar to IT companies. In addition, the leadership of the Federal Air Transport Agency promised that the agency would create an analogue of Flightradar24 for drones.

Alexander Kislov