A senior official from Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development, Vladimir Voloshin, who leads the department for developing the digital economy, indicated that the ministry is exploring ways to carve out exemptions from the current drone ban in several civilian-use sectors. The information was reported by TASS. Ah
Voloshin noted that more than fifty regional leaders have already imposed flight bans for clear and pressing reasons. The ministry is actively collaborating with colleagues to draft a mechanism that would allow specific drone operations to proceed despite the general restrictions. He stressed that civilian drone flights will be permitted where there is a legitimate need and assured safety measures are in place.
The ministry has launched an experimental legal regime in the Samara region and Bashkiria to test drone-based deliveries of goods and to support agricultural work. These pilot efforts are intended to evaluate practical applications, regulatory safeguards, and operational guidelines for civilian drone use in real-world settings. (Source: Ministry of Economic Development announcements, regional authorities, and accompanying briefings)
Earlier reports highlighted a separate case—an ongoing search in the Amur region involving a 10-year-old child who disappeared in the taiga, where drones played a role in the search operations. The incident underscored the perceived value of unmanned aircraft in emergency response and rural connectivity scenarios. (Source: regional news coverage and emergency services statements)