Remotely piloted aircraft systems (more commonly known as “drones”) is a burgeoning sector that stands to significantly transform many industries, including: telecommunications, agriculture, logistics, data privacy and security, manufacturing, construction and mining.
RPAs have been flying for decades. The transition from mainly military use has changed more than just the nomenclature away from “drones” to RPAs. Military uses for RPAs have paved the way for many more civilian and commercial applications that are limited only by the creativity and imagination of their designers – and by the applicable regulations. Greater development in the regulatory foundation will attract investment and provide the financial imperative to commercialize RPAs services and technology.
In December 2021, Dentons published a global comparative guide that examines and compares the laws and regulations, sanctions and liability, privacy and future prospects for regulatory and innovative developments for RPAs from 6 countries:
- Australia;
- Canada;
- European Union (France);
- Korea;
- Singapore; and
- United States.
You can access the Guide here. It explores some of the key industries and sectors that are ripe for the continued expansion of RPAS technology, including, agriculture and AgTech, construction and infrastructure, and mining.
Webinar:
Comparing Drone Regulatory Regimes Around the Globe
January 25, 2022, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Please join Dentons, the Small UAV Coalition, and the Drone Alliance Europe to explore drone regulatory regimes around the globe. Panelists will discuss the varied maturity of regulations, and challenges and opportunities for commercial drone use in several regions and countries, including the United States, Africa, Europe, Australia, and more.
This webinar will address key questions including:
- What do current drone regulatory frameworks mean for your operations?
- What is allowed, what is prohibited and how can businesses navigate the related risks and opportunities?
- What countries are leading the advancement of drones and how does it impact industry growth?
- What needs to be done to advance the drone industry?
Moderator:
- Kathryn McCulloch | Partner, Dentons
Speakers:
- Kurt B. Gerstner | Senior Attorney, Dentons Lee
- Lorenzo Murzilli | Founder and CEO, Murzilli Consulting & JARUS SORA Work Group Lead
- Margaret Nagle | Head of Policy, Regulatory, and Community Affairs, Wing
- Harrison Wolf | Director, Global Aviation Policy, Zipline
You can RSVP here.
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