When will drone flights be legalized? In which countries are drone flights allowed?

Question

Law in IT

Hello!
I wanted to buy a Phantom drone from a Chinese online store for a friend's birthday. But then I doubted the legality of flights and looked at the law on the use of airspace - and so, if I understand correctly, UAVs can ONLY fly indoors. If he flies in the yard, on the street or in the field, then he violates the airspace that belongs to the state.
On one site there is an interpretation, they say that if the UAV does not pose a danger to other objects, then it is possible, but, IMHO, that interpretation is erroneous, the law unequivocally says that it is impossible.
The question is - when do you think civilians will be allowed to use drones?
It turns out a vicious circle here - there are few drone users, because it is impossible by law, and the permissive law is not adopted because there are few drone users who could support this initiative. And those daredevils who are now piloting UAVs, how many fines will they need to pay before the movement gains momentum and takes the initiative?
You know, I understand that homemade UAVs can cause harm, for example, by falling on a car or the street, because most of them do not have protective casings, but there are sharp propellers that rotate very quickly. But after all, there are all the technological capabilities to account for and control "good" UAVs that will undergo free or very cheap (for example, 100 rubles per UAV annually) certification for compliance with category "A" safety flight standards (in populated areas and outside populated areas) or category "B" (outside settlements). And for uncertified UAVs, a fine to stimulate certification.
And another question - does anyone know in which countries laws have been adopted to allow UAV flights?
Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

Legal aspects of the use of UAVs in Russia