The Stavropol Territory has enacted restrictions on the use of civil unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones. These measures are part of a regional legal framework aimed at ensuring public safety, protecting critical infrastructure, and clarifying the responsibilities of authorities and organizations operating within the region.
According to the regulatory document, drones employed by Stavropol authorities are exempt from the general prohibitions. This exemption acknowledges that official duties performed by government bodies may require aerial capabilities for law enforcement, emergency response, and essential administrative functions. The rules thus distinguish between civilian operators and official uses, allowing state institutions to carry out their responsibilities without compromising broader public safety goals.
Earlier instructions from the Chelyabinsk region’s operational leadership signaled a similar stance regarding unmanned aircraft, indicating a prohibition on casual or unauthorized drone use within their jurisdiction. The aim behind such decisions is to curb potential risks associated with drone operations in populated or strategically important areas while preserving lawful channels for necessary governmental activities.
The ban on unmanned aerial vehicles, as outlined in the regional decree, remains in effect for a defined period or until the applicable state of readiness is formally adjusted. This approach provides a clear timeframe for review and potential modification, ensuring that the restrictions align with evolving security assessments, policing needs, and technological developments that affect flight safety and airspace management.
Within the permitted framework, exemptions cover drones used in the line of duty by local units of federal agencies, regional executive authorities, and local governments along with their subsidiaries. In practice, this means that authorized personnel conducting official inspections, infrastructure monitoring, or emergency operations may deploy UAVs when such use is directly tied to their official functions and complies with established procedures.
Additionally, exemptions apply when there is a formal agreement with entities responsible for state defense orders or the management and operation of critical infrastructure facilities. The arrangement may include other organizations or institutions—both federal and regional—along with corresponding local authorities and their subordinate structures. In these cases, drone activity can proceed under the terms of the agreement, provided the operations stay within the defined scope and safety requirements set by the relevant authorities.