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A serious incident occurred near Helsinki Airport on 13 May 2021, when a drone flew close to an aircraft wing when the aircraft was taking off. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom considers the occurrence a serious incident and stresses that anyone operating a drone must be aware of prohibited and restricted airspace areas. According to EU legislation that entered into force in the beginning of 2021, drone operators must be registered, they must familiarise themselves with the regulations concerning the operation of drones and they must as a rule pass a theoretical exam to ensure flight safety.