Den Helder Considers Using Drones to Combat Explosions and Car Fires

By Netvora Tech News

The municipality of Den Helder is exploring the possibility of using drones to combat explosions and car fires. The city council has been briefed on the plan, which involves discussing technical and legal aspects of the potential drone deployment.

In a recent meeting, the city council concluded that many technical issues can be resolved with the use of drones. However, the legal basis for their deployment remains a significant challenge.

Burgemeester De Boer emphasized that the city of Den Helder has no experience with drone deployment to date. As a result, the city has requested an investigation into the legal grounds for using drones and a plan of action to be developed.

The plan will address the question of how Den Helder can deploy drones within the scope of the burgomaster's powers. Once this question is answered, the city will also consider the social acceptability of drone deployment.

Background

According to police statistics, there have been 29 incidents involving explosions in Den Helder between January 2024 and February 2025.

These incidents highlight the need for innovative solutions to combat this type of emergency.
The use of drones could potentially provide an effective and efficient means of responding to such incidents.

It remains to be seen whether the city of Den Helder will ultimately decide to deploy drones to combat explosions and car fires. However, the exploration of this option is a significant step forward in the city's efforts to address this pressing issue.