International Regulation of Non-Military Drones

The increasing civilian use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) is not yet associated with a comprehensive regulatory framework, however new rules are rapidly emerging which aim to address this shortfall. This insightful book offers a thorough examination of the most up-to-date developments, and considers potential ways to address the various concerns surrounding the use of UASs in relation to safety, security, privacy and liability.Summarising the technical aspects of non-military drones in an accessible manner, Anna Masutti and Filippo Tomasello illustrate why UASs have led to an inevitable shift in aviation safety - from ‘aircraft centric’ to ‘operation centric’ policies. They explain the three ‘categories’ of operation of civil drones promoted by JARUS and EASA and offer a thorough exploration of the new ICAO Remote Pilot Licence, which will enter into force in 2022. As well as appealing to scholars of aviation regulation and regulatory law more widely, this book will also prove an indispensable resource for aviation policy makers, managers, inspectors and jurists seeking clear information and references.

Table of Contents:
Contents: 1. Introduction: newcomers in aviation 2. Drones: a disruptive innovation in aviation 3. Social benefits and concerns in the use of drones 4. The uncharted territory of drone safety regulation 5. Taxonomy of unmanned aircraft and their operations 6. UAS Risk-Based Regulation 7. Competence of UAS personnel 8. Airworthiness of unmanned aircraft 9. Operations of UAS in certified category 10. Status and challenges for UAS international flights 11. The challenge of security 12. Liability issues and framework regulation for the use of non-military drones in common airspace 13. Drone insurance 14. Privacy and data protection implications Index

About the Author :
Anna Masutti, University of Bologna, Italy, and Partner, RP legalitax and Filippo Tomasello, Senior Partner, EuroUSC Italia Ltd and Professor, University Giustino Fortunato, Italy

Review :
‘International Regulation of Non-Military Drones is a much-needed and highly valuable contribution to the burgeoning field of international drone law. The book is an indispensable resource for policymakers, academicians, and industry stakeholders involved in the ongoing debate over how best to regulate these powerful new technologies.’ ‘The authors’ consolidated experience in the field of international and European air law and aviation safety regulation is the value added to the book, which addresses topics such as technical aviation regulation and public law, security, liability, privacy and data protection.’ ‘This book is a most welcome contribution and excellent resource to technical professionals and jurists, as well as simply aviation enthusiasts,for anyone willing to enter the complex and fascinating world of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and the extraordinary innovative potential and social benefit that can be gained from their use for civilian purposes. The two authors, of renowned and indisputable reputation, qualification and authority, rise to their challenge with great skill. They analyse and comment in an admirable and organized progression, all critical aspects of the civil use of UASs, which are addressed through a comprehensive approach and developed topically, including safety and security issues, operations, liability, insurance, privacy and data protection. It is my belief, as a regulator, that this book represents an outstanding basis to build on further debate and comprehension of an evolving and pioneering area such as the civil use of UASs and move towards its social acceptance and international standardisation.’ The authors, Anna Masutti and Filippo Tomasello, are prominent experts and authors in the field of international and European air law and should be praised for picking up the challenge to approach the civil use of drones from an impressive variety of angles. Their effort should all the more be respected because many of the questions which affect such operations are either in statu nascendi or they are not yet regulated at all. Hence this works forms an important and essential contribution not only to the establishment of the status quo of domestic, European and international regulation but also as a source of inspiration for legislators, policymakers, academics and stakeholders on how to shape a new regulatory environment.’