How Droniq is promoting the safe use of drones
Drones are increasingly making headlines—often in connection with security risks, air traffic disruptions, or military operations. But this perception falls short. Drones have long been more than just a potential risk: when used correctly, they offer enormous potential for the economy, infrastructure, and society.
In a recent article in the Frankfurter Neue Presse, Jan-Eric Putze, CEO of Droniq, assesses the current debate and explains why drone technology must be viewed in a differentiated manner – and how it can be used safely and responsibly.
Increasing numbers of drones, increasing responsibility
The number of drones in German airspace is steadily increasing. At the same time, German air traffic control (DFS) has recorded a significant rise in incidents involving unmanned aircraft. In 2025 alone, more than 200 dangerous encounters between drones and manned aircraft were recorded by November – an increase of almost 40 percent compared to the previous year.
This development shows that drones will be a permanent feature of our airspace—the key is to ensure their safe and regulated integration.
This is exactly where Droniq comes in.
Drones are not "automatically dangerous"
"Drones are not automatically evil or dangerous," emphasizes Droniq CEO Jan-Eric Putze. Clear rules, technical solutions, and professional services are crucial for safely integrating drone traffic into existing air traffic.
Drones can make an important contribution, for example in:
Monitoring of industrial and energy facilities
Inspection of high-voltage power lines, pipelines, and rail infrastructure
the control of hard-to-reach or hazardous locations
future logistics and delivery concepts
Drones offer significant advantages, especially for infrastructure tasks that are risky for humans or only possible with great effort. More about our drones-as-a-service here!
Specific examples of use: Drones in everyday life
In Frankfurt, drones are already being used successfully to inspect tram power lines. Other areas of application include the inspection of:
energy supply networks
transport infrastructure
industrial facilities
security-relevant areas
These missions demonstrate the potential drones have for efficiency, safety, and sustainability—when they are planned and executed professionally.
The future of drones requires acceptance and education
The public debate is currently dominated by security incidents. This makes it all the more important to broaden our perspective: drones are not an end in themselves, but tools. Their impact depends on who uses them, what they are used for, and under what conditions.
Droniq is therefore committed not only to technical solutions, but also to education, transparency, and responsible use.
Conclusion: More opportunities than risks—with the right partners
Drones pose new challenges for air traffic, but at the same time open up enormous opportunities for industry, infrastructure, and society. It is crucial not to condemn this technology outright, but to use it safely, in a regulated manner, and sensibly.
