Litigation and business law firm Husch Blackwell has introduced its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) group to assist commercial business users and manufacturers in navigating the requirements for UAS and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The technology used in UAS or drones is rapidly evolving and systems are being used in a variety of areas, including commercial, traffic monitoring, package delivery, atmospheric research, disaster relief and environmental compliance.
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Husch Blackwell’s new UAS/UAV group comprises a multi-disciplinary team that includes former fighter pilots, component and software developers, and data analysts. It will assist clients in the legal, privacy and regulatory issues related to the unmanned flight systems.
Husch Blackwell UAS group co-leader David Agee said: "Because of this uncertain environment, operators need trusted counsel to navigate the complicated legal terrain. Husch Blackwell’s team provides the broad range of regulatory, technical and hands-on experience this industry requires."
The company’s UAS attorneys, led by Tom Gemmell, a former air force fighter pilot and intellectual property and commercial litigator, and David Agee, will focus on the vital sectors and practices that are important in the growing industry.
Gemmell said that the group have technology and aviation knowledge, as well as current and developing law and technologies associated with unmanned systems.
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By GlobalData"With the broad spectrum of ways drones can potentially support commercial business operations, we are ensuring our clients can explore and ultimately capitalise upon these opportunities," Gemmell said.
