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.

This global comparative guide examines and compares the laws and regulations, sanctions and liability, privacy and future prospects for regulatory and innovative developments for RPAs from 6 countries:

1. Australia;
2. Canada;
3. European Union (France);
4. Korea;
5. Singapore; and
6. United States.

Opportunities abound in the increasingly complex regulatory environment surrounding RPAS operations. Greater development in the regulatory foundation will attract investment and provide the financial imperative to commercialize RPAs services and technology. This Guide 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.

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We hope that Dentons’ Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems: a comparative guide of the drone regulatory laws around the world, 2021 provides you with a closer look at the developing landscape for drones around the world and key insights into their deployment is other growing industries.