Did you get an emergency warning about a drone that could be dangerous?
Do this:
- Go indoors.
- The authorities advice you to go indoors. Stay in the middle of the building, in a room with solid walls, and keep away from windows.
- If you cannot get indoors, find a place that is as safe as possible.
- If you are outdoors and cannot see or hear the drone, stay alert and be ready to take cover.
Do not go near an unmanned aircraft.
What should I do if I find a crashed drone?
If you find a suspicious drone or drone parts on the ground, treat it like a possible explosive.
- Do not go near the drone. Move to a safe distance, at least 150 metres.
- Call 112 and report what you found to the operator at the emergency response centre. Answer the operator’s questions and follow the instructions.
- Warn others nearby. Keep others away from the object.
- Do not share the location or photos of the drone on social media.
What should I do if I see a drone?
- Even if there is no official warning, be cautious and assess the situation.
- If you hear or see a potentially dangerous drone or explosions, first make sure you are safe. If needed, go straight to the nearest indoor space. Stay in the middle of the building, away from doors and windows.
- Once you are in a safe place, follow updates from the authorities.
- Call the emergency number 112 if you:
- see a drone in a no-fly zone
- see a drone near a critical site, such as a power plant, airport, port, water treatment plant, or a major telecommunications or official building
- find a crashed drone on the ground
- Do not call the emergency number 112 simply to ask general questions or for more information.
Read more:
Authorities’ instructions for when you see a drone
