Drones near nuclear plants: what the reports say

Are drones flying near nuclear plants, and should my family worry?

Recent reports describe unknown drones that flew near the Borssele nuclear plant in the Netherlands in November 2025. A US Nuclear Regulatory Commission report describes a drone over a US plant in February 2026. The reports do not describe any effect on nearby homes. Keep a battery radio and a flashlight, and follow official local alerts.

NL Times reports that documents obtained by the outlet AD show unknown drones flew near the EPZ nuclear plant in Borssele, Netherlands, in November 2025. A US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security report separately describes a drone over a US plant in February 2026.

What happened

The Dutch sightings were not made public when they happened. The NRC report also says that, two hours earlier, a drone had been reported near Harrisburg International Airport, and that the FAA was contacted. NRC rules updated in 2024 require plant licensees to report drone sightings.

What it means for your home

The reports describe drone activity near nuclear plants and do not mention any effect on homes. The practical lesson is to be ready for any kind of disruption, such as a power outage or a loss of phone service.

What to do this week

Sign up for your county or city emergency alerts.
Check that a battery or hand-crank weather radio still works.
Put fresh batteries in a flashlight and keep it by the front door.
Agree on a family meeting place in case phones stop working.

The main guide is NOAA weather radio setup.

This briefing is general information, not medical, legal or electrical advice. In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.