A Study on Analyzing the Level of Public Compliance with Drone Laws in Northern Cyprus

Abstract

The undertaking that this investigation seeks to embark upon pertains to the elucidation of the extent of legal cognizance concerning the operation of drones among the populace residing in the Girne vicinity of Northern Cyprus, particularly individuals who have attained the age of 18 years or older. By evaluating the levels of awareness within this demographic, this study aspires to furnish significant insights that may be of utility to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It is postulated that the findings could potentially instigate modifications to prevailing regulations, while concurrently underscoring the necessity for strategies aimed at enhancing public awareness and compliance regarding drone legislation. In conjunction with the survey instrument, the responses of 396 participants were solicited through a battery of both close-ended and open-ended inquiries that pertained to drone-related legal stipulations, individual privacy statutes, data safeguarding laws, security protocols, restricted zones, and overarching drone regulations. The findings of this research reveal considerable deficiencies in the knowledge of specific regulatory frameworks and indicate a pronounced lack of awareness pertaining to the repercussions that may arise from violations of drone operational statutes. The survey results indicate that a notable 69% of participants were uninformed about how to access pertinent regulatory information, thus accentuating the critical need for improved mechanisms of information dissemination. Considering these findings, there remains an exigent requirement for a thorough educational initiative aimed at informing the public of their legal obligations and the requisite protocols for the safe operation of drones.

Keywords

• drone
• legislation
• security
• safety
• awareness

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