Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethical Issues01:27

Ethical Issues

2.3K
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
2.3K
Ethics in Research01:56

Ethics in Research

25.8K
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound.
25.8K
Cis-regulatory Sequences02:02

Cis-regulatory Sequences

11.9K
Cis-regulatory sequences are short fragments of non-coding DNA that are present on the same chromosomes as the genes that they regulate. These fragments serve as binding sites for transcriptional regulators, proteins that are responsible for controlling gene transcription and differential gene expression across cell types in eukaryotes. Cis-regulatory sequences can be close to the gene of interest or thousands of bases away in the DNA sequence; however, those sequences that are further away are...
11.9K
Ethics and Bioethics01:22

Ethics and Bioethics

2.9K
Ethics is a philosophical study of moral actions. Ethics attempts to determine what is valuable for individuals and society. It examines the rational justification of moral judgments and analyzes what is morally just, fair, and right. Bioethics is a sub-discipline of applied ethics that analyzes the philosophical, social, and legal issues in life sciences and medicine. Ethical theories serve as a foundation for decision-making and represent the viewpoints from which people seek direction. They...
2.9K
Ethical Dilemmas II01:30

Ethical Dilemmas II

2.5K
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
2.5K
Ethical Standards I01:25

Ethical Standards I

1.6K
The American Nurses Association (ANA) created and implemented the first nationally accepted Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements. The Code of Ethics is a living document regularly updated by the ANA and establishes an ethical standard that is non-negotiable for nurses in all roles and settings.
The Code of Ethics provisions outline the nurse's duty to the patient, the healthcare team, the profession, and society. The Code's fundamental principles include advocacy,...
1.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mind Everywhere: A Framework for Conceptualizing Goal-Directedness in Biology and Other Domains-Part One.

Biological theory·2026
Same author

Mind Everywhere: A Framework for Conceptualizing Goal-Directedness in Biology and Other Domains-Part Two.

Biological theory·2026
Same author

Informed Consent for Research Participation During Space Exploration: Ethical Issues.

Bioethics·2026
Same author

Subconscious value influences on science.

Studies in history and philosophy of science·2025
Same author

How to organise a successful toxicology workshop? A participant perspective on the Collaboration to Harmonise the Assessment of Next Generation Evidence (CHANGE) workshop in Oslo, 18-20 June 2024.

Archives of toxicology·2025
Same author

An Analysis of Institutional Review Board Policies for Enrollment of Adults with Impaired or Uncertain Decision-Making Capacity.

Journal of empirical research on human research ethics : JERHRE·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 13, 2026

Generation of Human Chimeric Antigen Receptor Regulatory T Cells
10:29

Generation of Human Chimeric Antigen Receptor Regulatory T Cells

Published on: January 3, 2025

2.5K

Using Drones to Study Human Beings: Ethical and Regulatory Issues.

David B Resnik1, Kevin C Elliott2,3

  • 1National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 111 Alexander Drive, Box 12233, Mail Drop E1-06, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA. resnikd@niehs.nih.gov.

Science and Engineering Ethics
|March 1, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Drones offer new research avenues but raise privacy concerns. Investigators must consult communities and consider ethical guidelines for human subjects research (HSR) involving unmanned aerial vehicles.

Keywords:
ConfidentialityConsentDronesEthicsPrivacyRegulationResearch

More Related Videos

Generation of Induced Regulatory T Cells from Primary Human Naïve and Memory T Cells
14:23

Generation of Induced Regulatory T Cells from Primary Human Naïve and Memory T Cells

Published on: April 16, 2012

24.9K
Electroantennography-based Bio-hybrid Odor-detecting Drone using Silkmoth Antennae for Odor Source Localization
06:00

Electroantennography-based Bio-hybrid Odor-detecting Drone using Silkmoth Antennae for Odor Source Localization

Published on: August 27, 2021

6.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026

Generation of Human Chimeric Antigen Receptor Regulatory T Cells
10:29

Generation of Human Chimeric Antigen Receptor Regulatory T Cells

Published on: January 3, 2025

2.5K
Generation of Induced Regulatory T Cells from Primary Human Naïve and Memory T Cells
14:23

Generation of Induced Regulatory T Cells from Primary Human Naïve and Memory T Cells

Published on: April 16, 2012

24.9K
Electroantennography-based Bio-hybrid Odor-detecting Drone using Silkmoth Antennae for Odor Source Localization
06:00

Electroantennography-based Bio-hybrid Odor-detecting Drone using Silkmoth Antennae for Odor Source Localization

Published on: August 27, 2021

6.2K

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Technology Ethics
  • Human Subjects Research

Background:

  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are established tools for environmental monitoring and data collection.
  • The application of drone technology to study human populations is an emerging field with significant ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the novel privacy, confidentiality, and consent issues arising from using drones in human subjects research (HSR).
  • To categorize potential drone research involving humans into non-human subjects research (HSR), exempt HSR, or non-exempt HSR.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of ethical frameworks for human subjects research.
  • Examination of regulatory challenges for institutional review boards (IRBs) in approving drone-based HSR.
  • Discussion of the necessity for community consultation in drone research projects.

Main Results:

  • Drone research involving humans may be classified into non-HSR, exempt HSR, or non-exempt HSR categories.
  • Obtaining informed consent for non-exempt HSR using drones presents significant challenges, potentially requiring waivers.
  • Community engagement is crucial regardless of the HSR classification of drone research.

Conclusions:

  • The ethical oversight of drone research on human activities requires careful consideration of privacy and consent.
  • Clear guidelines are needed for institutional review boards (IRBs) to evaluate drone-based HSR.
  • Proactive community consultation is essential for responsible implementation of drone research involving human subjects.