Copyrighted Objects Created Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The publication reveals the specifics of legal and contractual regulation of copyright objects created using unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones are a modern creative innovative means of creating light shows. Light shows are distinguished from audiovisual displays, dramatic works, works of fi ne art and lighting design. A conclusion was made on the classification of drone light shows as protected results of intellectual activity — works of art, which in Article 1259 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation are designated as “other works”.

Another area of drone use is the creation of paintings (murals). When qualifying the created object, a check for signs of a copyrighted work is maintained. Uncontrolled use of drones for photography and video recording violates the right to privacy of the owner (title holder) of the land plot, building, over the territory of which or near the territory of which the drone flies. It is proposed to use a number of legal measures. Drones are used to distribute advertising if banners are attached to them, and also to create advertising when the completed drone composition represents an advertising object. Advertising created by drones may be subject to copyright.

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