Kyrgyzstan tests drone tracking system amid tightening of UAV rules
Live demonstration in Bishkek showcased real-time drone detection as authorities weigh tools to enforce stricter 2026 aviation regulations
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyz authorities are evaluating new technology to monitor and control civilian drone flights after a Romanian company demonstrated its unmanned traffic management system in the capital.
The company presented its Argonian UTM and Drone Detection service to the State Agency for Civil Aviation of Kyrgyzstan. The system is designed to determine the location of unmanned aerial vehicles and track key flight parameters in real time.
According to the agency, company representatives provided a detailed overview of the system’s operating principles and technical capabilities. Officials expressed particular interest in features related to UAV detection and live monitoring of flight data.
A field demonstration followed in an urban area of Bishkek. Four drones were launched simultaneously from different locations across the city. The system recorded takeoff points, altitude and flight speed in real time, while mapping the flight paths of each aircraft.
During the test, the Argonian UTM system also identified the location of one drone operator, indicating the device was being controlled from a moving vehicle. Data displayed during the presentation reportedly matched the drones’ actual flight parameters.
In a statement, the State Agency for Civil Aviation said the solution “ensures effective detection of unmanned aerial vehicles, enables real-time monitoring of key flight parameters, and is of practical interest for improving UAV operational safety.”
Agency representatives described the presentation as well received and said the potential acquisition of the system would be considered as part of broader efforts to strengthen drone flight safety and introduce advanced technical solutions.
Interest in drone-monitoring technology has grown as regulations tighten. Since the beginning of 2026, a new law requires drone owners in Kyrgyzstan to register with the State Agency for Civil Aviation and undergo a psychiatric medical examination. UAV operations are permitted only with either a one-time authorization or an annual permit issued by state authorities.
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