Coordination of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flights has been revealed to be under the jurisdiction of certain individuals within Russian Aviation.

Coordination of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flights has been revealed to be under the jurisdiction of certain individuals within Russian Aviation.

Russia has taken significant steps to regulate and ensure the safe operation of civilian drones, with the implementation of a unified system for coordination and identification of drones, and the introduction of a new airspace class specifically for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Starting March 1, 2025, all new civilian drones must be equipped with trackers compatible with the ERA-GLONASS emergency response system. By March 1, 2026, this requirement will extend to all drones currently in operation. This system will enable real-time transmission of drone flight data to regulatory authorities, improving transparency and easing regional restrictions on drone flights. Data access will be free for certain government and educational institutions, while commercial drone owners will pay a monthly fee of 560 rubles (~$7). The regulatory framework is expected to be formally adopted by December 1, 2025, and come into force on March 1, 2026[1].

In addition, Russia has introduced a new dedicated airspace class, Class H, specifically for UAS. Class H covers airspace from the surface up to 150 meters (about 500 feet) above ground or water. Special corridors up to 3,050 meters (10,000 feet) may also be designated for drones weighing up to 30 kg (66 pounds). Within these corridors, simplified procedures for airspace access apply. This formal recognition of Class H in federal airspace rules promotes safer integration of drones with manned aviation and supports the growth of civilian drone use. The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) will publish detailed corridor routes and requirements in the Russian Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)[2].

These measures aim to enhance flight safety, regulatory control, and operational efficiency for civilian drones across Russia[1][2]. The unified system for coordinating civilian drone flights was developed at the end of 2024, and practical application of the system has already begun in 2025. The system operates on a "single window" principle, sending requests for approvals to the relevant agency and returning the result of the approval process to the user. As of 2025, 1,500 local administration bodies are connected to the system.

The announcement about the system's implementation was made by Andrey Potemkin, deputy head of Rosaviatsiya, to RIA Novosti. Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, signed a decree on August 1, 202x. The decision is intended to create conditions for the development of civilian drone aviation and ensure flight safety. The establishment of this new airspace class amends the rules for using airspace.

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