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Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems


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Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

 

Dates

1 Week: May 19 - 23, 2025                           

1 Week: June 30 - July 4, 2025

 

Location

  • Cape Town                             
  • Johannesburg

 

Format

 In-Person/Online

 

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

 

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

 

Course Overview

The Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) course provides a deep dive into the evolving legal frameworks and regulatory challenges surrounding the operation of drones and other unmanned aircraft systems. This program equips participants with the knowledge to navigate compliance requirements, manage risks, and address emerging issues in this rapidly growing sector of aviation.

Key Highlights:

  • Overview of UAS classifications, applications, and technological advancements.
  • National and international regulatory frameworks governing UAS operations.
  • Licensing, certification, and airspace management for UAS.
  • Legal considerations, including privacy, data protection, and liability.
  • Addressing safety, security, and environmental concerns associated with UAS.
  • The future of UAS regulation: urban air mobility and autonomous drones.

Course Outline

Day 1

 
  • Safe and Responsible Operations: The experience of Wing on 3 continents Matthew Satterley, Policy Team Wing
  • Regulator’s Experience: Case Study
 
 

 

Day 2

 
  • UAS operating principles
  • Integrating UAS into Air Traffic Management
  • UAS and the international aviation framework, incl. the Chicago Convention and other relevant international aviation agreements
  • Public perception of drones
 
 

 

Day 3

 
  • Am Regulating UAS: An industry Perspective
  • Drones and Drone Technology
  • Rulemaking: Strategies and approaches
  • UAS in the US: Aviation framework
 
 

 

Day 4

 
  • UK CAA response to emerging tech
  • UAS security and counter UAS issues
 
 

 

Day 5

 
  • North Carolina’s use of drones- inspection operations, the delivery piece and technology
 

 

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