Geography
The Role of ICAO in Regulating Drone Strikes
Quick fact
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN agency with 193 member states, sets global standards for nearly all aspects of civil aviation—but it explicitly has no jurisdiction over military drone operations, which remain governed by international law and state sovereignty.
Why this is interesting
When you hear about a drone strike in a faraway country, do you ever wonder who polices the skies? The answer might surprise you: the same organization that sets rules for passenger jets has nothing to say about military drones.