Safety Risks of the Application of Drones and Conventional Aircrafts in a Common Airspace

Abstract

Today, there is a growing demand for application of unmanned aerial vehicle, better known as drones, for both public and civilian use. Their presence appears in almost all industries, as the potential of their use holds untapped potential. At the same time, their appearance not only
creates opportunities, but may also be considered a serious source of danger in the event of improper and regular use. In this article the authors want to present and analyse the negative factors associated with the appearance of drones, whether they really pose a real threat, and what the end results may be if a drone approaches or even collides with another aircraft. Furthermore, we also examine how and in what way approaches and collisions could be avoided in order to maintain an acceptable level of aviation safety.