Legal Review of Drone Use as Weapons and Surveillance Tools in Armed Conflict: An International Humanitarian Law Perspective
Journal: TATOHI Jurnal Ilmu Hukum
Year: 2026

Introduction: This article examines the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) as weapons and surveillance tools in armed conflict. The core issue lies in the potential inconsistency between current drone practices and fundamental principles of international humanitarian law, specifically distinction and proportionality.Purposes of the Research: This research aims to analyze the legality of drone deployment in armed conflict under international humanitarian law. Methods of the Research: This r