Comparing public concern and support for drone regulation to the current legal framework

This study focuses on the use of drones in the United States and assesses whether or not the regulations governing their use address the public's concerns. Respondents to an online survey showed the most support, in general, for the category of regulations that limit unwanted drone exposure. Those policies that protected personal privacy were the most popular, while those that curtailed drones used for public safety were the least popular. Respondents' preference for laws protecting personal privacy showed the largest discrepancy compared with the current absence of regulatory constraints in place. While additional regulations for various types and sizes of drones are likely to be introduced in the future, federal regulators have only just commenced to introduce regulations on the ways in which drones can be used in U.S. national airspace. Regulators and lawmakers may use the results of this study for guidance in the creation of a regulatory structure which supports the public interest and successfully reduces risk.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2357
• Authors:
  • Zwickle, Adam
  • Farber, Hillary B
  • Hamm, Joseph A
• Publication Date: 2019-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 109-124
• Serial:
  • Behavioral Sciences and the Law
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Wiley (John) & Sons, Limited
  • EISSN: 1099-0798
  • Serial URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10990798

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airspace (Aeronautics); Attitudes; Drones; Privacy; Public opinion; Regulation; Risk management; Safety
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Law; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01728214
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 28 2020 9:42AM