Co-Sponsored with the Aviation Law Section
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Cost: Solo & Small Firm Section members $20; Aviation Law Section members $20; Non-Section members $25; Law Students are free
FAA officials have predicted 2.5 million drones will be in use in the United States by the end of the year. By 2020 that number is expected to skyrocket to 7 million.
As drone use grows, the technology has the potential to impact many industries and many areas of the law. Aside from aviation law, drones raise legal issues in the areas of personal injury, property damage, real estate, and privacy. Lawyers are tasked with advising drone owners of their liability if something goes wrong and the rules by which they can legally operate. Criminal defense lawyers may be impacted as well as a bill is progressing through the Michigan legislature to set misdemeanor penalties for misuse of drones.
Our Speakers
David R Baxter is of counsel to the law firm of Gallagher Sharp LLP. For over 30 years, the majority of his practice has revolved around the aviation industry. He has represented aircraft owners, airports, and pilots of all ratings in personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, product liability, premises liability, cargo, and regulatory litigation. He has appeared in state, federal, and appellate courts (including multi-district and class action proceedings), as well as before the National Transportation Safety Board and other regulatory agencies. David has authored many articles on aviation law as well as given presentations to bar associations, the Department of Transportation, and others. David has presented testimony on UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle) to the Committee on Criminal Justice of the Michigan House of Representatives regarding Rep. Heise’s HB 4868.
Harry C. Arnold is an organizer of Detroit Drone. Mr. Arnold has a 40-year background in photography, almost as long in videography, and 25+ years in computer related fields such as programming and editing. Detroit Drone is the leading aerial photography and video service in Michigan. In addition to commercial uses for drones, his drones have been used to provide firefighters with an aerial view to add to their safety and effectiveness. Mr. Arnold is dedicated to promoting the use of civilian drone technology for the benefit of humanity, the core belief of the Drone User Group Network of which Detroit Drone is a chartered member. He believes that drones can empower individuals to make the world richer, safer, and full of possibility.
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