862 million rubles have been allocated for this, and the system should be created by the end of 2025. write Vedomosti, citing the government procurement portal, reports that the Almaz-Antey Aerospace Defense Concern is developing the system, while the State Air Traffic Management Corporation has been tasked with the development.

A unified drone maintenance and management system will allow for their "integration into common airspace" so that they "do not interfere with manned aircraft." The platform will provide a one-stop shop for drone users weighing between 150g and 30kg, as well as for the state corporation and government agencies.

Currently, there are local control systems that operate according to their own rules, which creates chaos in the airspace, explained Anton Blik, director of the Flying Trucks company.

In 2022, regions began introducing direct bans on drone flights due to the war. By the end of 2023, this happened in 68 regions, even in those most remote from military action, for example, in the Magadan region and Kamchatka.

The total ban was lifted in March 2024, but restrictions remain in place. Putin requires To achieve technological leadership of Russia in UAVs by 2030.