The Generalitat of Valencia has enacted a resolution to ban drone flights across all natural parks and reserves in the region. This measure restricts drone use to essential activities such as emergency response and technical work, which must be approved in advance. The ban aims to safeguard the region’s rich biodiversity, especially during critical nesting periods for local wildlife.

This resolution, dated the fifth of February and effective from the eighteenth of February, aims to reinforce existing restrictions on drone usage in protected natural spaces. While some areas already prohibit aerial activities, this new regulation extends limitations to ensure no disruption occurs in these sensitive environmental zones.

The move comes from the Directorate General of Natural and Animal Environment, emphasizing the necessity to protect these areas from disturbances that could harm wildlife and their habitats. Drone flights for private or recreational purposes will not be allowed, maintaining focus on preserving the ecological integrity of these protected spaces.

Exceptions to the ban include those requested by public agencies for justified purposes, with strict requirements for documentation and detailed plans to ensure minimal impact. This comprehensive approach aims to balance the use of modern technology with environmental conservation.