Technology
For all autonomous vehicles currently on the road, or operated in the air as prototypes, the human remains in the loop and fully responsible therefore there is no true autonomy. One primary issue is to acquire a permit to fly or drive from a public authority such as the EASA or FAA for aviation, or the NHTSA, KBA for automotive which can only be based on proof that the automated or autonomous vehicle is in compliance with the relevant regulation e.g.; the traffic act or the rules of the air.