A new camera-surveillance decision allows police to use drones at any time within a defined area of Norrköping from 1 September.
What happened?
Police have adopted a decision permitting camera surveillance with unmanned aircraft in a geographically limited area. The authority may operate 24 hours a day, but that does not mean a drone is always airborne.
Location
Norrköping, Östergötland
Impact and significance
Camera surveillance concerns both crime prevention and privacy. Residents need access to the geographic and time limits, while actual deployments depend on operational needs and resources.
Background
Police refer to a published D-zone and UAS zone. Rules for other drone operations may also be affected and should be checked with the relevant aviation authorities.
Latest update
The decision starts on 1 September 2026; consult the police map and decision for exact boundaries and duration. 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.