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Liability and Insurance in Drone Operations
Liability and Insurance in Drone Operations
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Chief Remote Pilot Professional Development Series – Session 2: Liability & Insurance in Drone Operations
As drone and remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operations expand across Australia, managing risk and understanding insurance needs become paramount. With an increasing number of organizations conducting flights over or near people and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), the complexity of these operations grows. Session 2 of the Hover UAV Chief Remote Pilot Professional Development Series addresses the critical aspects of liabilities specific to drone operations and insurance considerations.
Key Speakers
Olga Kubyk
Olga Kubyk is a Senior Associate and an experienced aviation, marine, and transport lawyer in Norton White’s aviation litigation and dispute resolution team. Olga’s work includes commercial, consumer, regulatory, and work health and safety prosecutions. She also handles coronial inquests, government procurement, insurance, employment, damage to aircraft, and passenger and cargo claims. Her experience spans various Australian state, territory, and federal courts and tribunals and ad hoc institutional arbitration tribunals (ACICA/ICC).
James Ainslie
James is an insurance industry professional with 15 years of experience. He has worked in both broking and insurer environments, supporting commercial SME and enterprise clients in various industries. James began working with the drone industry in early 2022, helping to bring Precision Autonomy‘s drone-specific insurance solutions to both broking and consumer clients.
Jackie Dujmovic – Moderator
Jackie Dujmovic, CEO of Hover UAV, moderates the session. Her passion for advancing the emerging aviation sector safely drives her extensive global experience in RPAS and Emerging Aviation. She has led multiple groundbreaking projects and is involved in numerous government working groups. Jackie also serves on the Board of Safeskies Australia. Her expertise and leadership are instrumental in shaping the future of uncrewed systems and aviation safety.
Session Objectives
Insurance Observations
Explore both general and liability-specific observations from a drone-specific insurance provider to gain a deeper understanding of real-life insurance considerations.
Liability Considerations
Discuss the liabilities specific to the role of Chief Remote Pilots, including potential legal exposures and the impact of regulatory changes.
Protective Measures
Identify strategies and practices that Chief Remote Pilots can implement to safeguard themselves and their organizations from financial and legal repercussions.
Interactive Components
Case Study Reviews
Analyze real-world scenarios to understand lessons learned from liability issues faced by drone operators.
Q&A Session
Engage with our experts to clarify doubts or address specific operational challenges.
Target Audience
This session is designed for Chief Remote Pilots and senior RPAS operators involved in planning, executing, or managing drone operations. Understanding the associated legal and insurance implications is crucial for these roles.
Outcome
Participants will leave the session equipped with the knowledge to assess and manage risks effectively. They will gain real-world observations to support insurance program outcomes, implement best practices in legal compliance and liability management, and protect themselves and their organizations in the rapidly evolving RPAS landscape.
