Drones over Kiel: Investigations and new security concepts in focus!
Kiel sees increasing drone sightings, investigations are ongoing. Focus on security measures and responsibility of the authorities.

Drones over Kiel: Investigations and new security concepts in focus!
A current topic is causing a stir in Kiel: the increasing number of drone sightings. Investigations have been numerous this summer and fall, and the city is still in the spotlight. The last sightings were recently identified as registered flights, including the filming of the popular crime thriller “Tatort”. Such film drones, illuminated and visible from afar in clear weather, were able to captivate many passers-by.
Another highlight was the fire department, which launched a drone over the Ostseekai cruise terminal. These targeted operations show that drones in Kiel are not only a problem, but also a cool gadget for many emergency services. But the investigation into sightings over the fjord and the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) continues - there is still no information about the origin of the observed flying objects.
Investigations and challenges
Some reports turned out to be misinterpretations: overflights by airplanes and helicopters could be ruled out. Nevertheless, numerous large drones remain without a clear classification. The public prosecutor's office in Flensburg has started the investigation. The missing signature of many drones remains a significant problem. This makes tracking and tracking by the police extremely difficult. The Bundeswehr is particularly well equipped here and has the necessary means for location.
One aspect that is currently raising many questions is the possible role of Russian naval ships near Fehmarn. Interior Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack (CDU) emphasized that Schleswig-Holstein, as a coastal state, has a special responsibility - especially when it comes to critical infrastructure. In order to better deal with the challenges, the interior ministers of the five German coastal states have founded the “Northern German Drone Defense Competence Cluster”. The aim of this collaboration is to improve networking between the police authorities and the Bundeswehr.
The use of drones in Kiel
The number of legally operated drones is constantly increasing and presents the authorities with ever greater challenges. In Kiel, drones are already being used successfully for various purposes, be it by the Bundeswehr, the police or the fire department. The focus is on monitoring security-relevant locations such as the TKMS shipyard and deployment at major events to ensure everything runs smoothly.
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