The Finnish government is strengthening national coordination concerning drones and other unmanned systems to address growing security threats while also promoting the use of the technology in society. This is stated in a press release from the Ministry of the Interior.
Petteri Korvala, who has a background in the Defence Forces and the Security Committee, has been appointed national drone coordinator for a two-year period. He will develop a joint national policy and action plan for unmanned systems in civilian activities, security and defence.
The work will strengthen cooperation between authorities and businesses and cover, among other things, preparedness, infrastructure, research and regulation. The starting point is Finland’s drone strategy and the EU’s action plan for drone safety and counter-drone measures.
