Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pandey, Ananya; Joseph, Jipson Title A name given to the resource Emerging trends in usage of drone technology: Exploring the ethico-legal frontiers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Innovations and Developments in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles;pp.171-195 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8462-6.ch008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8462-6.ch008</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004338661?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004338661?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pandey A., Christ University, India; Joseph J., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource As an offshoot of technological advancement, the integration of autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the usage of drone technology has entirely changed the current landscape. Usage of drones in commercial activities, military services, emergency operations has expanded the horizons of human life. But together with this evolution there arise several critical ethico-legal concerns such as privacy and security issues, accountability, and environment impact making its real-world implication a significant concern in the current times. These issues need to be addressed in purview of policy framework and existing guidelines concerning the ethical usage of drone technology. Keeping in view the above, this chapter explores the emerging trends in drone usage through the lens of ethico-legal perspective across various sectors. It also highlights the complexities of its usage with regard to its rapid advancement. Furthermore, the global governance perspective considering responsible use of drones among policy makers and stakeholders is widely examined. 2025, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-836938464-0; 979-836938462-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online