Drone Law: Critical Regulatory, Risk and Liability Issues
Issues covered include: technology, regulatory issues, insurance issues, risk considerations, privacy, compliance, safety regulations
Description
With drone use and drone law both rapidly advancing you cannot afford to ignore the latest developments in regulatory issues and legal risks. CASA and leaders in the field of drone law will guide you through each of the critical issues in this constantly evolving area. Gain practical advice and insights into the latest legal issues created by new technologies, new regulatory obligations, insurance and liability concerns, privacy issues and safety risks.
Attend and earn 4 CPD hours in Substantive Law
This seminar was recorded in NSW on 10 September 2019
Chair: Mark Mackrell, Partner, Norton White; Preeminent Aviation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2019; Best Lawyers 2019, Aviation Law
9.00am to 9.05am Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.50am: Latest Development in Technology and the Law: Issues You Need on Your Radar
Explore the latest developments in drone technology that you need to understand to address your client’s queries.
Presented by Tom Pils, Managing Solicitor, Agility Legal, The Drone Lawyer
9.50am to 10.35am: Effectively Dealing with Regulatory Issues
- Airspace integration and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM)
- Drone registration and accreditation
- Beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) operations and approvals
- Drone verification, airworthiness and reliability
Presented by Joe Urli, President, Australian Certified UAV Operators Inc and former director of Policy and Government relations for Airobotics (APAC)
10.35am to 10.50am Morning Tea
10.50am to 11.35am: Managing Insurance Issues and Risk Considerations
- Accidental damage cover: hull and third party liability
- Underwriting information and considerations
- Insurance conditions and exclusions
- Practical case studies and examples
Presented by Simon Hooper, Head of Product, Precision Autonomy; Board Member, Australian Association for Unmanned Systems; and Former UAV Aviation Underwriter, QBE Insurance
11.35am to 12.20pm: Drones and Privacy: Implications and Compliance
- Current privacy implications and privacy liability issues for drone operators
- The tapestry of common law, equitable, and statutory actions that create privacy obligations and risk
- Obligations relating to data collected from drone footage: privacy and surveillance law restrictions
Presented by Michael Rivette, Barrister, Chancery Chambers; Leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2019; Lawyer of the Year in Privacy and Data Security Law, Best Lawyers 2019 - 2020
12.20pm to 1.05pm: INSIGHTS FROM CASA: Contemporary Issues in the Safety Regulation of Drones
- Current requirements and imminent changes
- Jurisdictional challenges and inter-governmental coordination
- Comparative considerations: good, better and best practice
Presented by Jonathan Aleck, Executive Manager, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, CASA
Venue
Cliftons Sydney
Level 3, 10 Spring Street
Sydney 2000
NSW
Australia
Directions
Nearby Public Transport:
Train Stations - Wynyard 400m OR Martin Place 500m
Bus Interchange - Clarence Street 450m
Ferry - Circular Quay 1.2km
Parking Information
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Secure Park 20 Bond Street - click here for rates
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