Prospects and Risks of the Widespread Use of Unmanned Aircraft

Abstract

The article deals with complex situation surrounding the widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles. It points out the issue of the increasing number of UAV-related crimes. The author analyzes the development and growing availability of unmanned aerial vehicles, exposes a number of crimes that have potential for the employment of UAVs, and examines current countermeasures for illicit use of such devices. As a result of the research, author concludes that new ways of investigation of such crimes should be developed, as effective methods of prevention of unlawful use of UAVs currently are not available.