We pride ourselves on our ability to identify and address legal issues as well as avoid, manage and resolve disputes in an efficient manner ensures each and every client receives a service delivered to achieve results. We can give you financial certainty with legal fees on a fixed fee basis, retainer basis, half day/hourly rate or by monthly subscription.
As licensed drone operators, Blakiston’s fly regular missions in many different sectors around the world. We are also familiar with integrated technologies that include robotics and artificial intelligence.
Clients include end users, suppliers and companies that use drones in their organisation.
The Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC is relevant as there is no one stop law regarding data protection and drone use in the EU. Fundamental rights in the UK regarding the right to privacy are enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The data protection regulator in the UK, (Information Commissioner’s Office(ICO)) often reviews how data is captured and managed by drones via the Data Protection Act 1998. The ICO has issued guidance on drone use, which we would be happy to advise on at any time.
The use of drones in any capacity whether commercial or private is a complex matter to understand in the jurisdictions of other countries. We can advise on these matters, particularly regarding the requirements of Operators Certificates or equivalent.
Blakiston’s can identify and mitigate risk to you and your business before, during and after take-off. Our consultancy can evaluate business risk such as compliance, operational, financial and reputation. We also provide a General Counsel service and legal advice to business.
Different rules apply and you may have to submit a Congested Areas Operating Safety Case (CAOSC). With our extensive drone flight experience, Blakiston’s are perfectly placed to advise and assist clients in this area.
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"Blakiston's are direct access barristers delivering legal solutions in a rapidly evolving technological environment, delivering efficient and effective solutions to multiple sectors."
The commercial and civil drone market is growing at a rapid rate. Blakiston’s specialise in services and sectors such as media & marketing, emergency & first response, rural and environmental, intelligence and security.
Drone law is governed by aviation regulation and involves airworthiness regulation (assurance that the aircraft is safe to use) and operational regulation (directions on licensing, air traffic and qualifications/training relating to pilots). Airspace is further split into different classes from A to G by the Convention of International Civil Aviation (7 December 1944). There are a number of aviation regulators that determine the rules for every jurisdiction. The Uk is governed by the Civil Aviation Authority and more specifically Air Navigation Orders.
This is augmented by Virtual Reality, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Unmanned flying machines collect date using a variety of instruments and are often known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS). The word “drone” is the common term, which was attributed to military and surveillance uses and is used by most people today.
