He stressed that drones are now widely used in the civilian sector and their uncontrolled use may pose risks to both citizens and critical infrastructure.
According to the head of the National Police, one element of regulation could be setting a minimum age for individuals allowed to own or operate drones.
“An approach is currently being discussed under which the basic right to own a UAV could be linked to reaching adulthood,” Vyhivskyi said.
A final decision will be made after legislative initiatives are finalized and considered by parliament. Vyhivskyi said additional requirements may be introduced in the future for operating certain types of drones or using them in professional activities, including mandatory training, certification of piloting skills and equipment registration.
“The logic is the same as with driving: a person must understand the rules of use and bear responsibility for operating such a device,” the National Police chief said.
Earlier, Vyhivskyi said after an incident in Lviv Oblast, where a civilian drone struck a private house, that Ukraine needs updated and effective legislation governing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles.