Fully Revised Code of Conduct on Using UAVs in Humanitarian Action

Publication language
English
Pages
15pp
Date published
26 Oct 2020
Type
Guidance
Keywords
Accountability to affected populations (AAP), Development & humanitarian aid, Technological, humanitarian action, Humanitarian Principles, Innovation, Standards
Organisations
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
Link
https://uavcode.org/

The Humanitarian UAV Code of Conduct informs the safe, responsible and effective use of civilian drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in humanitarian settings.

The Code was launched in 2014 by the Humanitarian UAV Network (UAViators). It was revised by more than 60 organizations through multiple open, multi-stakeholder consultations over the course of two years.  In 2015, dedicated guidelines were added to the Code of Conduct to provide further guidance on Data Protection, Community Engagement, Effective Partnerships and Conflict Sensitivity.

The Code of Conduct becomes applicable to any UAV operator within a humanitarian setting or with humanitarian intentions. Organizations that are interested in being a contributor to the Code of Conduct are welcome as are endorsements.