Burgas implements drones for fire and crisis protection under the Med-IREN project

05.05.2026 | Burgas

Employees of the Burgas Municipality and the Fire Department have completed drone operation training as part of the Med-IREN project. See how new technologies will improve the security of critical infrastructure.

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New technologies in the service of Burgas security

Participants in the specialized training for operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under the international project Med-IREN (No. 101157707), funded by the Horizon Europe program, have officially received their certificates. The initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure in the Mediterranean through innovative solutions.

"The knowledge acquired will allow for a faster response in crisis situations and precise monitoring of risk zones," the experts shared during the ceremony.

What did the training include?

High-tech equipment for the municipality

Under the project, Burgas now has two powerful systems at its disposal:

This success is another step for the Municipality of Burgas toward digitalization and the implementation of modern technological solutions to protect the population and critical infrastructure from fires and natural disasters.