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Regulacje dotyczące bezzałogowych statków powietrznych w prawie Unii Europejskiej w kontekście międzynarodowym
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in European and International Law

Author(s): Mateusz Gregorski
Subject(s): International Law, Public Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Centrum Europejskie Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Drone; UAS; Aviation Law; EASA; European Union;

Summary/Abstract: The paper covers the topic of unmanned aerial vehicles in European and international law. Proposed changes and planned new regulations are also included in the overview. After introducing the basic terminology, the article tackles the problem of international responsibility and legal collision. Further analysis presents the division of legal competencies connected with unmanned aviation in the international legal system. In this context the current status of EASA consultation process has also been presented. The aim of this process is to deliver new regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles in the European Union. The article summarizes current legal status of unmanned aviation, including also ongoing legislation processes.

  • Issue Year: 21/2017
  • Issue No: 2 (82)
  • Page Range: 137-159
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish