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82 J. Air L. & Com. 683 (2017)
The Rise of the Drones: Framework and Governance - Why Risk It

handle is hein.journals/jalc82 and id is 725 raw text is: THE RISE OF THE DRONES: FRAMEWORK AND GOVERNANCE-WHY RISK IT! DR. SARAH JANE Fox* ABSTRACT Some seventy-one years ago, it was found that drones could play a role within our society. While the military was quick to realize this and develop the technology, it is only recently that the civilian application is being explored en masse. That said, given this prediction and the military direction, legislators find themselves now unprepared for the civilian use and market po- tential. However, this is not an unprecedented situation; the civil aviation (manned) market has often shown an inability to work together, be prepared, and cooperate. As a consequence, there has been fragmentation and, arguably, casualties associ- ated with such lethargy. This article discusses the aspects of risk, governance, liability (predominately covering safety and security), and the need for a suitable framework relating to drone usage (particularly viewed from the perspective of third parties). This article identifies the * Dr. Sarah Jane Fox holds a PhD in law; her research is related to cross- border enforcement and the implications (challenges) of the movement of people (and transport) across set boundaries into other jurisdictions. Sarah has studied EU and international law, as well as criminal law for many years. She is a recognized specialist in transport law and policy, particulary specializing in aviation law and security/counter-terrorism policy and strategy. Sarah has undertaken numerous consultancy projects in relation to free movement, safety/ security, and counter-terrorism. She is currently an advisor to MAVCOM (Malaysian Aviation Commission) and a listed expert with the EU Parliament. In 2015-16, Sarah was awarded the distinguished Fulbright Commission post- doctoral research scholarship, which was also co-supported by Lloyd's of London. Her research professorship at DePaul University, Chicago, USA, related to threats and risks to critical national infrastructures; in particular, her focus related to transport modes and systems. Sarah is currently a professor and researcher at Middlesex University, The School of Law, the Burroughs in London, UK, and is a member of a number of law enforcement bodies. She also sits as a Trustee on the Lloyd's Tercentenary Research Foundation Board, as of 2017. 683

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