Our Approach to Ethics & Governance Risk Assessment
Drone Ethics Advisory applies a risk-based methodology to identify ethical, governance, and public-risk considerations associated with AI-assisted drone deployment.
Assessment Framework
Our assessments examine:
- Human control and decision authority: Risks related to ambiguity over human oversight and intervention in automated system behaviour
- Function creep: Risks of mission scope expansion beyond approved parameters
- Data governance: Risks associated with information handling, access controls, and retention practices
- Public perception and reputational risk: Risks related to external scrutiny and responsible-use narratives
- Operational transparency and auditability: Risks that insufficient documentation or oversight mechanisms may limit accountability
Risk Identification
Risks are assessed based on the defined system context, intended use, and deployment environment. We consider technical, operational, and governance factors that may give rise to ethical or public-risk concerns.
Mitigation Framing
Mitigation measures are presented as decision-support options rather than prescriptive requirements or guarantees. Clients retain responsibility for determining which safeguards are appropriate to their specific operational and governance context.
Scope Limitations
Our briefs reflect point-in-time assessments based on available information and do not provide legal advice, technical certification, or operational approval.
Assessments should be read in conjunction with applicable legal, regulatory, and organisational governance processes.