Spike in illegal drone flights near Prague Airport prompts calls for tighter air-space policing
Czech regulators logged 572 drone violations in 2025, a 69 % jump on the previous year, with most incidents near Prague Airport and Prague Castle. The spike has renewed pressure for tougher fines, geofencing and potential deployment of anti-drone technology, as rogue flights threaten aviation safety and could disrupt tight business-travel schedules.
Jan 26, 2026
