Guidance for Businesses on Drone Sightings

The so-called “Economic Protection Initiative” has published guidance for businesses on drone sightings, taking into account the current legal framework (as of March 18, 2026). For the first time, this guidance provides businesses of all sizes with practical assistance that has been coordinated with the relevant security authorities.

The widespread use of drones in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine demonstrates how strongly the civilian population and critical infrastructure can become the focus of this new sector of attack. Since no new legislation is expected from the federal legislature, this guide provides highly practical guidance, including a checklist for dealing with drone sightings and drone overflights, taking into account the current legal framework.

It is important for companies that the guide publishes a list of concrete measures on how companies can prepare for these situations and what steps to take in an emergency.

The guide was developed by the Initiative for Economic Protection in consultation with the Federal Ministry of the Interior and in close cooperation with the Federal Criminal Police Office, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the Federal Intelligence Service, the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, the Federal Office for Information Security, and the Federal Police.

The Economic Security Initiative’s checklist is available at the following link: Guidance for Businesses Regarding Drone Sightings or Attachments.