#ARML2609235AOrder of April 8, 2026 Establishing Temporary No-Fly Zones for Defense Installations on the Mediterranean Coast
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This law establishes 16 temporary no-fly zones over specific defense installations along the Mediterranean coast in France. These zones are active from April 16, 2026, to November 24, 2027, restricting access to unmanned aircraft except for certain missions like military or emergency services. The airspace is managed according to existing airspace regulations, and exemptions can be sought with approval from the Mediterranean commander with a five-day notice.
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Key Changes
- Creation of 16 temporary no-fly zones for defense purposes
- Restriction of unmanned aircraft access over specified areas
- Implementation of exemption procedures with commander approval
Obligations
What this law requires
Unmanned aircraft operators must not enter any of the 16 temporary no-fly zones (ZIT) established over Mediterranean defense installations between April 16, 2026 and November 24, 2027, except for authorized missions or those with prior exemption approval.
Unmanned aircraft conducting military, customs, police, search and rescue, or firefighting operations must obtain prior authorization before operating within no-fly zones, unless the mission cannot be accomplished by circumnavigating the zone.
Any unmanned aircraft operator seeking an exemption to operate within a no-fly zone must submit a request to the Mediterranean Commander (CECMED) with a minimum of 5 working days notice prior to intended operation.
The Mediterranean Commander (CECMED) must approve or deny exemption requests for unmanned aircraft operations within no-fly zones within the specified 5 working day notice period.
Airspace services and management within no-fly zones must conform to the airspace classification of the portions of airspace with which each temporary no-fly zone coexists.