05-21-2016, 08:04 PM
(05-18-2016, 04:26 AM)Kinser79 Wrote: Drones present a bit of a problem. The question should be can they be reasonably used for interstate or international trade, or could they disrupt the flow of such. If the answer is yes, then the FAA has a role in regulating them, if not then the FAA does not. I'm no expert on drones, so...
Potentially big problems with violations of privacy. People might think themselves safe to do some nude sunbathing behind a tall fence, but the drone will allow someone to put a camera at an angle to see the nude sunbather. Even worse, it could be a tool for stalking.
Others include using the drone to facilitate a crime -- casing a place for a burglary, disposing of evidence (instructions to drop the criminally-used firearm into deep water so that it can never be found), or serving as a look-out. They could be used even for the transportation of illicit drugs.
Of course, drones could also be used to aid law enforcement, as in monitoring highway speeds or following criminal suspects. A drone could look into buildings to see where the marijuana plants are. They could also look into a stopped car to search for weapons.
It's a new technology with open-ended use, not all benign.
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