It does seem like most Americans don’t have a great idea of what drones are, and what they are used for. The FAA’s hamfisted approach to the issue certainly hasn’t helped things.
As a drone user, I certainly hope we can improve the perception of this incredible technology. 99.99% of drone users have no interest in spying on anyone. Of course there are ways to use any technology irresponsibly – cars kill thousands every year, but we recognize that they have a purpose and it is our job to use them responsibly.
I too am a drone user, but I feel like regulation is certainly inevitable. The devices clearly pose a risk. They do crash from time to time and if a 1kg object falls from the sky and hits you on the head it’s going to leave a mark. It would take just one bad and well-publicized accident for the public to decide to move forward with regulation and control. It’s only a matter of time.
Your analogy to cars is probably correct. But use of automobiles is highly regulated and is available only to licensed individuals.
Automobiles may be highly regulated but their use is not limited to only licensed individuals. There are many cases of people being killed or injured by unlicensed drivers.
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It does seem like most Americans don’t have a great idea of what drones are, and what they are used for. The FAA’s hamfisted approach to the issue certainly hasn’t helped things.
As a drone user, I certainly hope we can improve the perception of this incredible technology. 99.99% of drone users have no interest in spying on anyone. Of course there are ways to use any technology irresponsibly – cars kill thousands every year, but we recognize that they have a purpose and it is our job to use them responsibly.
I too am a drone user, but I feel like regulation is certainly inevitable. The devices clearly pose a risk. They do crash from time to time and if a 1kg object falls from the sky and hits you on the head it’s going to leave a mark. It would take just one bad and well-publicized accident for the public to decide to move forward with regulation and control. It’s only a matter of time.
Your analogy to cars is probably correct. But use of automobiles is highly regulated and is available only to licensed individuals.
Automobiles may be highly regulated but their use is not limited to only licensed individuals. There are many cases of people being killed or injured by unlicensed drivers.