Civilian drones are revolutionizing the skies, ushering in several beneficial possibilities and along with it several questions. From checking damage to a roof and aerial photography to border patrolling and emergency response, drones are increasingly put to civil and commercial use. Such a common use requires regulation. Technology has always grown exponentially, whereas the law governing such technology has to contend with such growth. Developed western countries are not the only ones grappling with reigning in these drones. The unique geographic conditions and national interests of Indonesia, India, and Thailand, find more utility for civilian drones, welcoming in the technology and the disruption it brings along. Each of these nations has adopted a measure of regulation for civilian usage of drones, which is the subject of this paper; An overview of its impact on this burgeoning phenomenon is provided, by comparing the existing legal framework in these three countries. Further, an attempt has been made to draw out suggestions for the Governments by highlighting factors that will require more deliberation in the process of establishing a sound legal and regulatory environment for civilian drones. Finally, the possibility of regional co-operation in establishing uniform standards, practices, and legal framework is explored.

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无人机法律框架的紧迫性：印度尼西亚、印度和泰国的经验教训

民用无人机正在彻底改变天空，带来了一些有益的可能性以及随之而来的一些问题。从检查屋顶损坏和航拍到边境巡逻和应急响应，无人机越来越多地用于民用和商业用途。这种常见用途需要监管。技术总是呈指数级增长，而管理此类技术的法律必须与这种增长相抗衡。西方发达国家并不是唯一努力控制这些无人机的国家。印度尼西亚、印度和泰国独特的地理条件和国家利益，为民用无人机找到了更多效用，欢迎技术及其带来的破坏。这些国家中的每一个都对无人机的民用使用采取了措施，这是本文的主题；通过比较这三个国家的现有法律框架，概述了其对这一新兴现象的影响。此外，还试图通过强调在为民用无人机建立良好的法律和监管环境的过程中需要更多审议的因素，为政府提出建议。最后，探讨了在建立统一标准、做法和法律框架方面进行区域合作的可能性。