{"id":4120,"date":"2026-04-15T08:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/?p=4120"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:15:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:15:18","slug":"kritis-2026-how-automation-and-drone-technology-strengthen-critical-infrastructure-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/15\/kritis-2026-how-automation-and-drone-technology-strengthen-critical-infrastructure-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"KRITIS 2026: how automation and drone technology strengthen critical infrastructure resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4120\" class=\"elementor elementor-4120\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9571b52 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9571b52\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e42aa54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e42aa54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43f737e elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"43f737e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-bdfbf7d elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>April 15, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-293e1a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"293e1a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">KRITIS 2026: how automation and drone technology strengthen critical infrastructure resilience<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44db5a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"44db5a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThe new German KRITIS umbrella act will in the near future change how critical infrastructure is protected in Germany. Drones can be the relevant game changer to not only implement new requirements but make them efficient through automation.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a7f8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"83a7f8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14-1024x684.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4122\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14-1536x1026.png 1536w, https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/hhla-sky.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-KRITIS-Law-Apr-14.png 1883w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21bdf20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21bdf20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd155a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd155a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Critical infrastructure protection is entering a new phase in Europe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the introduction of the German KRITIS Umbrella Act (2026), that is implementing the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">EU Directive 2022\/2557<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> law, operators across essential sectors must implement comprehensive measures to ensure resilience against a wide range of threats. The regulation introduces an \u201call-hazards approach\u201d, requiring protection not only from cyberattacks, but also from sabotage, natural disasters, and human error.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For industries such as transport, logistics, energy, water, healthcare, and industrial operations, this marks a significant shift. Security is becoming a continuous, data-driven, and operational requirement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3567538 BCX4\" lang=\"HU-HU\" xml:lang=\"HU-HU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3567538 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The KRITIS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW3567538 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW3567538 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ramework<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW3567538 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The KRITIS Umbrella Act extends beyond traditional security regulations by requiring operators to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conduct comprehensive risk assessments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implement technical, structural, and organisational security measures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensure incident detection and reporting capabilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build resilience strategies for a wide range of threat scenarios<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This aligns physical security with existing frameworks like NIS2, creating a more unified approach to protecting critical infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, one challenge remains: how to maintain continuous visibility and control across large, complex, and often geographically distributed environments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211424248 BCX4\" lang=\"HU-HU\" xml:lang=\"HU-HU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Why<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ritical<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">nfrastructure<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eeds<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">utomation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW211424248 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Critical infrastructure environments, whether ports, energy facilities, rail networks, industrial plants, or healthcare logistics systems, share common characteristics:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large operational areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-value and sensitive assets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complex, interdependent workflows<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strict regulatory and safety requirements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traditional approaches, such as manual inspections, static surveillance systems, or periodic monitoring, are no longer sufficient. They are often resource-intensive, limited in coverage, and reactive rather than proactive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To meet KRITIS requirements, operators need solutions that enable:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuous monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early risk detection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rapid response capabilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traceable and auditable operations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where automation and aerial intelligence become essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167590529 BCX4\" lang=\"HU-HU\" xml:lang=\"HU-HU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ole<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">rone<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">echnology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"> in KRITIS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">nvironments<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167590529 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Autonomous drone systems are increasingly used to support inspection, security, and monitoring tasks across critical infrastructure sectors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In energy and utilities, drones inspect pipelines, power lines, and substations, reducing inspection times and minimising human risk exposure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In logistics and transport, including ports, drones provide real-time visibility across large operational areas, supporting both security and operational efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In industrial and chemical environments, drones enable safe monitoring of hazardous areas, reducing the need for personnel to enter high-risk zones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Across all these use cases, drones provide one key advantage: they extend visibility and responsiveness beyond the limits of traditional systems, and also enable further automation and data processing services beyond flying.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229343635 BCX4\" lang=\"HU-HU\" xml:lang=\"HU-HU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">From<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">rone<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">eployment<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">to<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">perational<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ntegration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW229343635 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While drone technology offers clear benefits, the real challenge lies in operating drones at scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running isolated drone missions is not enough to meet KRITIS requirements. Operators must ensure:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Structured mission planning and execution<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Centralised supervision and control<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure data handling and documentation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">EU regulation 2019\/947<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This requires a shift from individual drone usage to integrated operational systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HHLA Sky\u2019s approach: automation, control, and cybersecurity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is where solutions like those developed by HHLA Sky come into play.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HHLA Sky\u2019s Integrated Control Center (ICC) enables centralized planning, supervision, and documentation of drone and mobile robot operations. This allows organisations to manage complex missions across multiple sites, with different types of drones while maintaining full visibility and control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use cases include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automated infrastructure inspections<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Security patrols and perimeter monitoring<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency response support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental monitoring and compliance reporting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through integration with our UTM (Uncrewed Traffic Management) platform, operations can be safely coordinated within shared airspace, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cybersecurity as a core requirement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A key aspect of the KRITIS framework is the integration of physical and digital security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As infrastructure becomes more connected, protecting operational systems and data is critical. HHLA Sky\u2019s platform is designed with IEC 62443-certified cybersecurity, ensuring that both mission data and control systems remain secure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is particularly important in KRITIS environments, where vulnerabilities can have wide-reaching consequences across supply chains and public services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building resilient infrastructure for the future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The KRITIS Umbrella Act signals a broader transformation: critical infrastructure is moving toward continuous, automated, and resilient operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technologies such as autonomous drones, centralized control platforms, and secure data systems are no longer optional enhancements. They are becoming essential tools for meeting regulatoryrequirements and ensuring operational continuity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For operators across sectors, from logistics and energy to healthcare and industry, the focus is shifting from isolated security measures to integrated resilience strategies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The future of critical infrastructure protection is defined by how systems work together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automation provides continuous monitoring. Aerial intelligence extends visibility. Centralized control ensures coordination. Cybersecurity protects the entire system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these elements create a foundation for resilient, compliant, and scalable operations in an increasingly complex risk environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b5347 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18b5347\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new German KRITIS umbrella act will in the near future change how critical infrastructure is protected in Germany. 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