LEGAL REGULATION OF THE PRODUCTION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT IN UKRAINE

Abstract

Purpose: to study the legal regulation of the production of unmanned aerial vehicles of the state aviation of Ukraine - technical requirements, safety standards, requirements for registration and certification, etc. in Ukraine and to create a modern legal framework. Research methods: this scientific work was written by the authors using generally recognized methods of scientific knowledge, such as formal, comparative-legal, analytical, system-structural and other methods. Results: the legal regulation of the production of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine was investigated, existing gaps in the current legislation of Ukraine were pointed out, and recommendations were given to overcome such shortcomings by reforming the current national legislation. Discussion: the discussion in this study is devoted to the peculiarities of the legal regulation of the manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ukraine, as well as to the identification of the pros and cons of regulatory documents dedicated to the regulation of this issue.

The authors believe that our state has a significant aircraft-building base and technological potential, as well as the opportunity to become one of the key players in the production and development of unmanned aerial vehicles not only in the military sphere, but also in such fields as the agricultural sector, transport and logistics. Therefore, expanding the production of UAVs, taking into account legislative regulations in Ukraine, opens up new opportunities for our country in the field of production and use of unmanned aerial vehicles, which will affect not only the field of national security, but also contribute to the development of the economy and technological potential of the state.