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Which to regulate first: the chicken, or the egg?

Written by Aviation Advocacy on . Posted in Drones and UAVs

The UK House of Commons Library published a briefing paper on civilian drones recently. In what was generally a well-researched and unbiased document, the authors covered topics ranging from basic safety rules to the disruptive potential of drones. Of particular note was the chapter on regulatory, technical and operational issues that brought light to a debate fundamental to the future of the drone industry. The paper brings a new angle on the old debate of the dichotomy between regulators and the drone industry. As opposed to the standard definition of the two as mortal enemies, or at very least polar opposites, the authors describe them as the protagonists in terms of the ‘chicken and egg’ problem. Those creating drone technology are unwilling to invest until they know what regulations they must conform to, which is reasonable. However, those regulating drone technology are hesitant to form precise regulations without knowledge of the technologies that they are to regulate, which is also very reasonable. Chicken; meet egg.

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