The march (or flight) of the drones continues apace while the law lags badly..including regarding privacy
April 15, 2015 |
The recent articles Amazon gets approval for new drone tests and Up highlight the rapid movement of drones from the realm of hobbyists and specialist commercial operators to a ubiquitous form of transport. The technology is moving on in the United States with the reluctant approval of regulators. The law as to its deployment and their obligations in respecting private spaces and the privacy of others is in its infancy and in Australia wholly inadequate. Even where there is applicable regulation its enforcement is at best spotty.