Autonomous Vehicles and Drones

Realising the Potential of Driverless Vehicles

Focusing on New Zealand, this report seeks to identify the law reform that may be necessary to maximise the chances of fully realising the benefits of driverless vehicles, while avoiding the pitfalls. … READ MORE

2019 Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index

The Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI) is a tool to help measure 25 countries’ level of preparedness for autonomous vehicles… READ MORE

CAA Advisory Circular Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Part 101 Rules

This advisory circular provides advice on best practice to be observed when operating small remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) that weigh less than 25 kilograms and fly in accordance with Part 101 rules… READ MORE

Proposals to Address Privacy Violations and Surveillance by Unmanned Aerial Systems

This paper reviews some of the privacy and surveillance concerns created by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) otherwise known as drones, and considers the effectiveness of existing New Zealand law in addressing those concerns… READ MORE