Research: The Legal Environment of sUAS Operations 3.6

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In this activity, you will research and produce a short paper on a legal aspect of sUAS operations. The topic should be specific (e.g., privacy concerns for sUAS operators in Pierce County WA) and discuss the regulations, law, interpretation, examples, and how to stay out of trouble. The paper should be 3 pages (excluding title page, figures, tables, and references), double-spaced, and in APA format. Ensure that all statements are supported with sources except those that are common knowledge. Refer to the rubric for specific evaluation criteria.

Some general topic idea areas could be:

  • Privacy laws and application
  • Forth Amendment rights
  • Definitions of private property and application to airspace
  • FAA enforcement tools
  • Liability (bodily or property)
  • Insurance
  • Commercial vs recreational use
  • Commercial operations
  • Response to an accident
  • Local ordinances or restrictions