Unmanned aircraft in the national airspace

"Unmanned aircraft are revolutionizing the field of aviation, with new and innovative aircraft and payload technologies emerging every day. Yet the laws governing unmanned aircraft are advancing at a much slower pace. This book provides insight into the emerging ares of unmanned aircraft law, covering technological perspectives as well as aviation law. Also covered are the legal foundations of insurance and risk, product liability, system security, information assurance, and safety. Additionally, this book has a section on Constitutional law, covering emerging areas that may impact civil rights and civil liberties, as well as issues concerning the media, such as freedom of the press and freedom to cover stories involving collaboration with law enforcement. This book is written to accommodate all readers, from the general public to those in the legal profession, as well as those operating or utilizing unmanned aircraft for commercial, academic, government, or recreational purposes. In essence, this book brings together the legal, technological, and operational perspectives of unmanned aircraft law into one comprehensive resource"--Unedited summary from book cover.