Police have authorised possible round-the-clock drone camera surveillance in parts of Charlottesborg, Kristianstad. The decision runs from 4 August 2026 to 30 September 2029.
What happened?
Drones may be used within the area shown on the police map. The stated purposes are to prevent and detect crime and support investigations and evidence gathering. The decision permits surveillance; it does not mean drones will fly continuously.
Location
Charlottesborg, Kristianstad, Skåne
Impact and significance
The decision concerns both public safety and privacy in public places. Police state that the need for surveillance must be weighed against individual privacy and that the authorisation does not permit filming inside homes.
Background
UAS is the police term for an unmanned aircraft system. Recorded material may be used in investigations and as evidence. The page describes processing generally, but WUA cannot determine how any individual recording is handled.
Latest update
The authorisation runs through 30 September 2029 unless changed or withdrawn. Consult the police map and later privacy information for the current scope. This summary is based on the cited public source and reflects the information available when WUA reviewed it on 18 August 2026. It does not replace current instructions from the responsible authority, municipality or organiser. If dates, times, conditions or implementation have changed, the latest information on the original page takes precedence. The headline and text have been editorially rewritten to separate verifiable facts from the source's own assessments. No information outside the cited material has been used to fill gaps; readers should follow the source links for full context. WUA checked the page title, date, location, amounts and status where available, but has not verified matters that the source leaves open, such as final costs, attendance, permits or future results. Time-sensitive details were checked against the source at review, but practical decisions must always rely on the responsible organisation's current notice. WUA does not accept registrations, applications, votes, payments or personal data for the services described and cannot confirm individual eligibility.
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Reviewed: 2026-08-17. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.