Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen. According to the Transport Ministry, the decision was made in order to simplify security work for the police. The ban will remain in place till the 3rd of next month, and violations could result in a fine or imprisonment for up to two years.

 

 

Denmark is one of several European countries that have reported drone incidents in recent weeks, with drones sighted above Danish military sites recently. Defence Ministers from 10 European countries have agreed to create a drone wall in response to the drone sightings. NATO said that it has enhanced vigilance across the Baltic. 

 

 

Denmark currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU. Unidentified drones have been reported in Denmark since the 22nd of this month, when sightings forced the closure of Copenhagen and Oslo airports.