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The European Commission (EC) has revealed a new aviation strategy for Europe that proposes to revise legal framework for the safe use of drones to use the full potential of the sector.

With legal framework for the safe use of drones, the EC intends to put in place a legal assurance for the drone industry. It also aims to deal with concerns associated with privacy and data protection, as well as security and environment.

The EC suggested a four-point aviation strategy for Europe’s airspace that aims to provide safer, shorter, cleaner and cheaper flights and help citizens to visit more places outside the EU.

The EC said in a statement: "Europe must in particular unleash the full potential of drones.

"That is why the strategy proposes a legal framework to ensure safety and legal certainty for the industry and addresses concerns related to privacy and data protection, security and the environment.

"Appropriate investments into technology and innovation will secure Europe’s leading role in international aviation."

"In addition, appropriate investments into technology and innovation will secure Europe’s leading role in international aviation."

The EC is currently working with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to provide safety measures to the continent’s airspace.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also working towards developing a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones to ensure the safety and security of the country’s airspace and citizens.

A task force appointed by FAA recently submitted its report mentioning recommendations on the registration process for drones.

The new EC suggestion expects to help commercial drone delivery service providers, including Amazon and other companies, who are interested in introducing delivery services by drones.

Image: A drone aircraft in clouds. Photo: courtesy of Victor Habbick at FreeDigitalPhotos.net.