European drone self-sufficiency starts with components

Without trust in components and software, there is no security. A debate in the European Parliament underscored a simple rule: if you don’t audit it, you don’t control it — and that’s a risk to data, missions, and reputation.

Why act now

• Sensitive telemetry and video must not have “backdoors.”

• One unchecked module makes the whole solution vulnerable.

• EU cyber-resilience requirements are tightening — it’s better to be ready.

How we approach this at Cyber Drone Solutions

• EU-made where it matters (and beyond): key parts and software supervised within the EU.

• Auditability by design: you know what’s running, who signed it, and how it’s updated. We conduct customer audits and require that at least 70% of R&D, manufacturing, and ownership are in Europe.

• Security as standard: encrypted C2/video, segmentation, anti-jam/anti-spoofing.

Most end users fly non-EU drones — how to fix that fast?

• Audit your UAV/UGV/USV fleet and identify the “black boxes.”

• Propose European replacements and baseline hardening.

• Create a compliance plan for upcoming EU cybersecurity rules.

Outcome: less risk, less geopolitical dependency, more control — and a solution you can defend to leadership and in the field.

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