DRONES HAVE ARRIVED, WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES, ITALY, COSTA RICA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, CANADA, NICARAGUA, SPAIN, AND SAUDI ARABIA

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
    • Abstract:
      The article compares the regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles or drones implemented by several countries including the U.S., Costa Rica, Canada, Italy, and Nicaragua. Topics include a brief history on the development of drones including their use as military target practice during World War II, as well as the safety standards, licensing, and laws for unmanned aerial systems (UAS).