With an explosion of interest in the technology from private and
commercial users alike, the proliferation of drones in the coming years
is set to generate some novel disputes concerning privacy, overflight
rights, safety, insurance, finance and nuisance, amongst other things.
This book should satisfy the needs of the professional reader but is
also pitched at drone users and their professional advisers to help them
navigate the rapidly-developing laws and regulations governing drone
use. Topics covered include:
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Regulations covering commercial and private use
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Data protection and privacy
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Property/trespass
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Negligence, nuisance, contract and other damage claims
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Insurance
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Intellectual property issues
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Employment threats and opportunities
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Criminal activity
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Likely changes in regulation
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An overview of unpiloted flight to date
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Civilian drone application rollout globally
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Delivery drones, emergency services, media and the arts
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Practical Guides to recreational Flying and how to become a
professional drone pilot
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Rufus Ballaster leads Carter Lemon Camerons LLP's commercial property
team. He has contributed to many journals and been a co-author of the
Landlord and Tenant Factbook. He also lectures, leads seminars on
commercial property issues and serves on panels with major course
providers.
Andrew Firman is a partner in Carter Lemon Camerons LLP's corporate &
commercial team. His employment practice covers both contentious and
non-contentious work for both employers and employees. His corporate and
banking practice concentrates on contractual and advice work given
mainly to SMEs and charities.
Eleanor Clot became a Drone Regulation Expert while working for over 8
years in the UK and EU drone industry, most notably as the Operations
Manager for EuroUSC, the world's first independent drone assessment and
accreditation qualified entity. She has also worked as a paralegal and
is embarking on training as a solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins LLP.
