Operations concept
What is the drone used for, where are the limits, and when is a flight aborted?
BOS · Public Safety Organisations
Consulting & training for official drone operations
A drone only helps on scene if it is clear who flies it, who evaluates the picture and who decides on take-off and abort. We advise and train fire services, police, ambulance services and disaster relief in setting up their drone unit.
In brief
Blue Aviation advises and trains fire services, police, ambulance services, disaster relief and corporate security in setting up a drone unit: concept of operations, roles, procedures, documentation, data protection and staff qualification. Under section 21k of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO), authorities and organisations with security tasks do not need an operational authorisation for drones under 25 kg, but they are responsible for safe operation themselves.
Consulting building blocks
Four building blocks for your drone unit
Role structure
Who flies, who observes the airspace, who evaluates, and who decides?
Procedures & documentation
Checklists, communication, documentation and data protection, aligned with your existing procedures.
Qualification
Which EU certificates (A1/A3, A2, STS) your personnel need and how they obtain them.
Reliable in the field
On scene there is no time for questions
That is why roles, procedures and abort criteria are defined and practised beforehand.
For organisations
Fitted to your command structure
We shape the consulting around your organisation, whether fire service, ambulance service, police, disaster relief, industrial security or municipality. The result is a drone operation that still works when your most experienced pilot is off duty.
Consulting & trainingLeadership-ready & documented
Frequently asked questions
Drones in public safety in brief
Do fire services and police need an operational authorisation for drones?
As a rule, no. Under section 21k LuftVO, the operation of drones with a take-off mass of less than 25 kg by authorities performing their tasks, and by organisations with security tasks in emergencies, accidents and disasters, does not require an authorisation under Article 12 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947. Whether a specific flight is covered has to be checked case by case.
What training do drone pilots in public safety need?
The organisation decides which qualification its staff must hold. We recommend following the EU certificates: the A1/A3 proof of competency and the A2 remote pilot certificate as a basis, plus operational training that practises roles, communication and abort criteria.
How do you set up a drone unit?
In four building blocks: a concept of operations with use cases and limits, a role structure for pilot, observer, incident command and analysis, procedures with checklists and documentation, and the qualification of the team. The technology is selected afterwards to fit.
Which roles are there in a drone operation?
At least a remote pilot and an airspace observer. Depending on the situation there is also incident command, which decides on launch and abort, and a person analysing the imagery. Tasks should be distributed so that operations do not depend on individuals.
What about data protection?
Aerial images often show people, properties and number plates. Purpose, retention period, access and deletion of the recordings therefore belong in the concept of operations and should be agreed with the organisation's data protection officer.
Does Blue Aviation train on site?
Yes. We tailor consulting and training to the type of organisation, location and operation profile, on your premises if you wish. We clarify the scope in an initial conversation and prepare an individual quote. Request a quote.
As of October 2026, without guarantee; this is not legal advice. The authoritative source is section 21k of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO).
For your organisation
Let's talk about your drone unit
Scope and format depend on your organisation, location and operational profile. After an initial consultation you receive an individual offer.