05 AAM and the Law

Module 1: The current state of drone law in the UK and the dangers of local authorities getting it wrong.

How different local authorities are currently framing byelaws in respect to drone operations
The use of community protection notices (CPNs)
The limits to councils‘ authority to regulate on airspace matters
What could happen if councils get it wrong?

Module 2: The CAA’s drone regulations: Understanding the core regulations which commercial and recreational drone users need to comply with

The Civil Aviation Authority’s powers to regulate airspace
The CAA’s CAP722 regulation and Drone and Model Aircraft Code which has outlined the aviation regulations for drone use in the UK
The Open, Specific and Certified category of drones

Module 3: Other relevant legal and regulatory issues that local authorities need to be aware of in developing drone policies

Local Government Decision Makers including Senior Executives; Frontline managers and Team Leaders;
Local Government officers in Policy making; Planning; Transport; First Responders (security, medical, fire); Economic Development; Estate Management & surveyors; Social Services;
Councillors and Elected officials
Anyone who has responsibility for setting up, agreeing, and/or monitoring drone and UAM related activities within their authority

Awareness of the regulatory environment, the key governing authorities
The possibilities and opportunities for local government
Understanding of the regulatory structures
Awareness and understanding of local government obligations in UAM management
Understanding the nature of liabilities: legal, insurance, financial
Understanding the role of regulatory governance in shaping local government policy
Understanding the importance of trust, privacy, data protection and ethics
The requirements of Governance
Estate management

Estimated Time: 3-4 hours

Level: Intermediate

Philip Butterworth-Hayes