Delivery of medicines by drone tested in south-west France The French-made drone test now shows the ‘potential for medical deliveries’ to people in isolated areas
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What are the rules for using drones in France? We look at how you can fly and stay within European regulations
news Spectacular drone shows replace fireworks for France’s fête nationale Mairies see drones as an alternative to traditional fireworks which have lately suffered from security and ecological concerns
Flying ‘drone taxis’ on track to carry passengers at Paris Olympics The company behind the aircraft say it can still get certification in time for Paris 2024
Drones can replace scaffolding to clean roof and walls of French homes The small flying devices carry a hose and spray chemical onto mossy surfaces that are hard to reach
Drone firm can scatter ashes in French countryside while family watch Terra Ciela offers the Montagne Noire mountain range in Tarn or clients can choose a personalised location
France's La Poste uses drone to deliver to Alps A mountain village has become the second in France to receive parcels by drone.
Drone amateurs must take test to fly Amateurs keen to fly drones weighing more than 800g must do free online training for a permis de télépilote de loisir.
What changes in France in September Minor changes this month include another rise in gas prices, no more halogen bulbs, a mobile phone ban in schools, and a new mandatory training course for drone pilots aged 14 and up
Inquiry opened into drone over French President’s fort An inquiry has been opened after an unauthorised drone was reported to have flown over Presidential summer home Fort de Brégançon, as President Macron and his wife Brigitte are staying there.
Be insured to fly a drone in France As increasing numbers of people buy flying drones for leisure use, insurers have warned of the risks they face if the drone accidently damages another person’s property.
Hérault deploys drones to guard against fly tipping The Hérault department is deploying drones to guard against the growing problem of fly tipping and to protect the biodiversity of the region, with fines of up to €75,000 possible for offenders. Drones to combat toxic caterpillars Drones to combat toxic processionary caterpillars Drone delivers illegal parcel to prisoner
Red tape grounds drone beach lifesaver Plans for a beach drone to locate swimmers in trouble and drop a life-belt to them have been grounded by bureaucracy. Drone will do warehouse inventory Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed