Drone wars
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1532) 15 August 2015, 47(1)Publication details: 2015Subject(s): Summary: Examines the law regarding drones as their usage and availability are now increasing. Points out that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is mainly focused on their safety rather than on the privacy aspects which is becoming an increasing concern for property owners. Introduces the CAA's Drone Code which is a summary of the safety regulations which need to be followed which include the fact that flights need to be lower than 400ft unless authorised and the fact that drones should not be flown within 50m of any congested area. Also points out the legal loopholes through which a drone can be flown legally.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Examines the law regarding drones as their usage and availability are now increasing. Points out that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is mainly focused on their safety rather than on the privacy aspects which is becoming an increasing concern for property owners. Introduces the CAA's Drone Code which is a summary of the safety regulations which need to be followed which include the fact that flights need to be lower than 400ft unless authorised and the fact that drones should not be flown within 50m of any congested area. Also points out the legal loopholes through which a drone can be flown legally.