Drones – A Threat to Security?

Drones present both opportunities and challenges, offering significant benefits in various sectors (military, law enforcement and public safety, surveillance, media, agriculture, delivery and logistics services, etc.), and also posing threats that need to be addressed. Harnessing their benefits while minimising their potential threats can present an international security issue. It is important to focus our attention on the potential security risks they pose and implement regulations and countermeasures to mitigate these threats. Their overall impact on international security will depend on how they are managed, regulated, and controlled in the coming years.This paper addresses the contentious issue of employing drones and examine their potential negative effects on international security using a qualitative research method, mainly focusing on UAVs.