Dronetics and responsible drone design

Authors

  • Antonio Luis Terrones Rodríguez Universitat de Valencia Spain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/Contrastescontrastes.v27i2.12820

Keywords:

Drones, ethics, responsability, innovation, democracy

Abstract

Research in technology for military purposes has deepened in recent decades due to the development of artificial intelligence, as can be seen in drones or unmanned aerial vehicles. The deployment of these artifacts on the battlefield is raising significant ethical issues and controversies. In this sense, the purpose of this work revolves around the need to propose an ethical reflection on the design and purpose of drones from the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) model, with the aim of redirecting their use towards humanitarian purposes and civic.

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Published

2022-03-07

How to Cite

Terrones Rodríguez, A. L. (2022). Dronetics and responsible drone design. Contrastes. Revista Internacional De Filosofía, 27(2), 111–129. https://doi.org/10.24310/Contrastescontrastes.v27i2.12820

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