The Hague maps drone activity with sensors

The Hague is launching a year-long drone detection project in partnership with the police to get a clearer picture of how often and where drones are being flown.

Much of The Hague is a ‘no-fly zone’ to protect nature reserves, ministries, embassy buildings and the airport, but the city believes not all drone-owners are familiar with the rules. Through gathering data, the municipality also wants to assess whether it may be possible and safe to allow drones to fly in more places.

Sensors in three areas of the city will detect the radio signals which are used to control drones. The data will show the type of drone, the altitude, and where they are flown but the identity of the operator wi...