Online platform increases trust around drone flights
Belgium — Antwerp
Drone-Check.eu is an online tool designed to make drone activity visible in a simple and transparent way for residents, pilots and local authorities. The platform is intentionally privacy-friendly and can be used without creating an account. The goal is clear: increase trust, reduce misunderstandings, and support both professional and recreational drone use.
Drone-Check offers an accessible way to see which drone operations are taking place in your area. This helps prevent unnecessary concern and gives people a clearer picture of what is happening nearby. In a time where drones are increasingly used for photography, inspections, emergency support and creative work, transparency is essential.
At the same time, the platform provides drone pilots with more working space and peace of mind during their assignments. Pilots are often approached by concerned residents or police, which can interrupt or delay flights. By giving advance insight into planned or ongoing operations, Drone-Check reduces that pressure and keeps communication clear for all parties.
Drone-Check is a voluntary, community-driven platform where the responsibility lies with drone pilots to announce their flights. This can be done in advance via desktop, ad hoc on a smartphone via the webpage, via the Android & iOS apps or via automated integrated systems in your own infrastructure. The tool is built around one key principle: peace of mind for both drone pilots and the public through accurate and up-to-date information.
About Drone-Check
Drone-Check is an initiative by Niko Caignie: professional photographer, director, videographer and drone pilot based in Belgium.
Milestones
| Date | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2025 | Publication on Dronewatch NL & EU | Read here |
| 29 November 2025 | Publication on FDR1 | Read here |
| 17 November 2025 | ATV interview | Watch here (Dutch) |
| 15 November 2025 | Platform launch | — |