The Munich Security Conference will be held with an expanded drone ban in effect around Munich Airport, according to the Oberbayern Nord Police Headquarters. This ban impacts areas in the eastern district of Erding, the southern and western areas of the Freising district, as well as the northern region of the Munich district. The restrictions apply from Thursday, February 12, at 6 AM until Sunday, February 15, at 10 PM, affecting cities including Freising, Moosburg, Erding, and Unterschleißheim, among others. More details about the restricted area can be found online at www.dipul.de.

The rationale behind this drone prohibition comes on the heels of increased vigilance amid global political tensions, despite the absence of any specific threats related to the security conference itself. The police are taking preventive measures to ensure the safety of attendees arriving and departing, which necessitates control over the airspace. The areas around Munich Airport and the connecting routes into Munich, all of which fall under the jurisdiction of the Oberbayern Nord Police Headquarters, are included within these restrictions.

This drone ban, while precautionary, reflects proactive security measures by German authorities who are mindful of the current geopolitical climate. It underscores the balance between ensuring public safety while maintaining civil liberties, as the increased scrutiny and operational restrictions could stoke debate over airspace regulation and public events, particularly those gathering high-profile international figures.