The United Arab Emirates (the UAE) is actively enhancing the use of drone technology to facilitate real-time environmental data collection and mitigate environmental damage as part of its Vision 2021 initiative. This vision underscores the integration of drones for environmental goals, while the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) prioritizes safety over data collection in its strategic framework. This research investigates the potential and role of drones in environmental monitoring and protection by conducting a systematic analysis of relevant regulations, strategies, and resources. The primary objective is to evaluate the UAE's legal requirements and regulations governing drone technology within environmental contexts, particularly focusing on Federal Law No. 24 (1999) and its implications. The study utilizes secondary sources to explore drone applications in environmental protection, assessments for monitoring practices, and governmental efforts to uphold data privacy and flight authorization standards. Key regulatory documents, such as Federal Resolution No. 2 of 2015, which outlines flight restrictions, and the UAE's Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR), which emphasize drone operation safety, are examined. However, this research identifies a notable gap within the UAE’s Environmental Protection Law, which currently lacks explicit provisions for drone usage in environmental monitoring and management.
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