Supporting value sensitivity in the humanitarian use of drones through an ethics assessment framework

Abstract The current humanitarian use of drones is focused on two applications: disaster mapping and medical supply delivery. In response to the growing interest in drone deployment aid sector, we sought develop a resource support value sensitivity activities. Following bottom-up approach encompassing comprehensive literature review, empirical studies, review guidance documents, consultations with experts, this work illuminates nature scope ethical challenges encountered by organizations embarking upon innovation programmes. Framework for Ethics Assessment Humanitarian Drones (FEAHD) identifies five values key questions related considerations along decision chain It fills gap between high-level, principle-based innovation, detailed operation-oriented checklists projects involving drones. way, FEAHD contributes