When unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, are fully commercialised it seems like there are endless possibilities and benefits for everyone involved in ports and shipping.

The British Ports Association has published a briefing paper of its members and the wider ports industry to examine the various legal and regulatory considerations as well as the different rules that apply depending on whether the drone is being used for commercial or recreational purposes.

The report can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.britishports.org.uk/Port-Futures

The paper is part of the BPA's Port Futures Programme which is a series of papers considering emerging and innovative trends in the port sector.