This master’s thesis examines liability for damage caused by drones. The introductory section presents the concept of a drone, its use, and the legal framework governing unmanned aircraft at the international, European, and national levels. The thesis focuses primarily on open-category drones, which are the most common in civilian use due to their accessibility and ease of use.
The main section addresses liability for property damage, with the key question being whether drones can be classified as aircraft under the ZOSRL and whether strict liability applies to them. For issues not regulated by the ZOSRL, the rules of the Civil Code apply subsidiarily. In addition to the liability of the drone owner or operator, the thesis also addresses the liability of the manufacturer and vicarious liability.
A specific section of the thesis is devoted to intrusions into privacy and the protection of personal data, as drones equipped with cameras, sensors, or other data-capturing devices enable intrusions into an individual’s private sphere. In this context, the constitutional and contract law aspects of such intrusions are examined.
The thesis further addresses issues raised by drones equipped with artificial intelligence or varying degrees of automation, as well as the significance of mandatory and voluntary liability insurance.
The purpose of this master’s thesis is to demonstrate how the existing legal framework addresses the risks posed by the use of drones and to highlight open questions that will need to be more clearly regulated due to technological developments and the increasingly widespread use of drones.
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