Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 4 November instructed officials to prepare proposals for improving legislation to expand the use of unmanned aerial systems across various sectors of the economy.
The instruction followed a presentation on the development and regulation of the civilian drone sector, according to the presidential press service.
The proposals should take into account leading international practices and provide for the development of domestic drone manufacturing, as well as more favourable conditions for businesses.
The presentation examined measures to expand civilian applications of unmanned aerial systems and stimulate business and investment in the sector. It was noted that wider use of drones requires modern regulatory mechanisms to ensure flight safety and protect citizens’ privacy.
In particular, unified rules governing drone use, registration procedures and flight coordination need to be improved.
Mechanisms for compensating damage and providing insurance are also needed. In this regard, officials proposed creating a unified digital information system containing data on unmanned aerial vehicles, clearly defining permitted flight zones and establishing procedures for drone operations.
The training of specialists was another focus of the presentation. Starting from the new academic year, Transport University plans to launch a programme to train specialists in unmanned aerial systems. The training is expected to be closely linked to practical work.
Additional measures are planned to encourage young people’s interest in modern aviation technologies.
According to the presentation, drones are already used in agriculture to monitor crop areas, apply treatments and assess yields. In industry, they help monitor production processes and the condition of infrastructure facilities, while in cities they are used to track traffic flows and manage road movement.
The global drone market is estimated to grow by 10–15% annually.
Participants noted that the wider adoption of these technologies could accelerate economic growth, increase demand for highly qualified specialists and support the development of new technology sectors in Uzbekistan.
