Transforming Airborne Transport: Combining Fixed-Wing And Rotary Technologies In Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Sara Thompson
New York City Academy of Sciences, New York, USA
James McArthur
School of Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts, USA
Abstract
Drones have rapidly evolved into essential tools across a multitude of industries, including video capture, drone delivery, search and rescue operations, highway surveillance, and environmental monitoring. The prevalence and utility of drones in these domains have paved the way for a diverse range of policies and regulations worldwide. This paper provides an overview of the global landscape of drone policies and their implications, shedding light on the varying attitudes and approaches taken by different countries. Intricacies in drone regulations become evident when we consider that policies on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) vary significantly from one nation to another. While some countries categorize UAVs as sensitive equipment, others exhibit leniency in their usage. For instance, Jordan often investigates individuals carrying UAVs, citing national security concerns. On a broader scale, it has been observed that 73% of countries around the world allow UAV operation without the need for reporting, a policy commonly found in most European countries. Five percent of nations require UAV registration, permitting flying activities outside designated no-fly zones, while 12% of countries impose registration requirements that are deemed burdensome to fulfill. Approximately 10% of countries globally impose an outright ban on UAV flights, as seen in Russia and Thailand.