Unmanned aerial vehicles and aviation safety: a qualitative study

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dc.authorid0009-0003-0726-5116
dc.contributor.authorUzuntas, K. N.
dc.contributor.authorAslan, M.
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T18:55:37Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T18:55:37Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentİstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractTechnological developments and affordable price structures have increased the usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across almost all sectors, hence increasing demand. Since UAVs can fly and perform various tasks without requiring a human operator, the most dangerous and time-consuming tasks previously performed by humans in many sectors are now accomplished by using UAVs. The increased use of UAVs has also introduced critical safety and security risks, including airspace congestion, collisions and malicious use, and therefore, identifying and assessing the risks associated with UAVs and finding ways to mitigate them is of great importance. This qualitative study investigates the safety and security risks posed by the increased use of UAVs and discusses ways to mitigate these risks. Semi-structured interviews with aviation professionals, including pilots, air traffic controllers and academicians, were conducted, and the collected data were analysed by using MAXQDA 24 qualitative analysis software. The results indicate that 86% of participants emphasised air traffic density as a major safety concern, while 71% underlined the need for dedicated air corridors and robust legal frameworks to reduce collision risks. These insights suggest that the safe integration of UAVs into current aviation systems demands a multifaceted strategy involving regulatory interventions, such as clearly defined UAV flight zones and essential technological enhancements. Overall, the study underscores the urgent need for coordinated efforts-legal, technological, and inter-institutional-to ensure the secure incorporation of UAVs into national airspace.
dc.identifier.doi10.1017/aer.2025.10038
dc.identifier.doi10.1017/aer.2025.10038
dc.identifier.endpage2937
dc.identifier.issn0001-9240
dc.identifier.issn2059-6464
dc.identifier.issue1340
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105010134228
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.startpage2919
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1017/aer.2025.10038
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11411/10483
dc.identifier.volume129
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001522060200001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCambridge Univ Press
dc.relation.ispartofAeronautical Journal
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260402
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260402
dc.subjectUav
dc.subjectSafety
dc.subjectSecurity
dc.subjectRisk
dc.subjectRisk Assessment
dc.titleUnmanned aerial vehicles and aviation safety: a qualitative study
dc.typeArticle

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