Evaluation of Regulatory Gap in UAS Operations in Sri Lanka

Rafhan Rifan1, Varuna Adikariwattage1

  • 1University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

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17:00 - 17:15 | Wed 30 May | CCLR3 | W.3.1-6

Session: Transport and Logistics 1

Abstract

This research provides a new approach to evaluate regulatory gap using best-worst scaling analysis. This paper is a preliminary attempt to evaluate the regulatory gap in Sri Lanka for UAS operations and to propose improvements to the existing framework. Data were collected on the existing distribution of UAS usage in the country. A sample of current users of UASs was surveyed to determine current and intended future use of UASs. A criterion as the basis for evaluation was established based on similar UAS regulations applied elsewhere in the world and other literature. The regulatory gap analysis was used to evaluate the current gap in the application of UAS regulation in Sri Lanka. The relative importance of the established evaluation criteria was determined based on the perception of both UAS operators and a sample of the general public.