Controversy On The Use Of Drones

When the topic of drones is brought up, some may think they are not among us and are objects of the future, while others may have one that they’ve built themselves and put to use already. Drones are being talked about more and more but not necessarily all for good reasons. The reading titled “From the Eyes of a Drone” by Tomas van Houtryve touches upon how drones affect surveillance, photography, and use for weapons. In a BBC article, “Drones: What Are They and How Do They Work?” the author goes into specific detail on how the United States is planning to use drones for the military. If regular drone use becomes a normality in society, it is true that amazing photography will be a positive outcome but what about privacy? Drones can aid the military as well, but if they are released for the general public to use on the daily things may get out of control. While drones can impact several aspects of life positively, they can create even more harm than one may think.

Technology is changing the way humans complete certain tasks. Whether it be communicating with others, or using navigation tools for directions, technology affects everyone in some way or another. In fact, technology is changing the way our government fights wars with other countries and terrorist groups. Drones have become one of the most sought after pieces of military equipment in the last decade. They have become one of the many important tools our government uses for counterterrorism policies in the United States. Recently, these defense mechanisms have received a great deal of public attention, which has stirred up much controversy. Many people, including government officials and politicians, question the necessity and ethics of drones

Today the use of drones has moved beyond military and recreational use and has emerged as a trending topic of conversation within both the private sector, commercial, and military realms (Bowden, 2013). Drone piloting has also become quite the topic of controversy due to military drone pilots taking non-traditional routes to achieve pilot certification. Military application has changed the landscape of foreign policy has augmented our military’s reach across the globe with the use of drones on the battlefield (Cole, 2014). As far as commercial uses drones are now augmented the way we deliver packages and cultivate vast amounts of farm (Senger, 2013). Even surveying of lands has changed with the adaptive technology drones utilize to map land features. The influx of drones in the public and private sector now has the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Picture your dearest family member out in the battlefield, struggling for dear life. Only being supported by a jug of water and a rifle until a drone appears with medical supplies or reinforcements. Every year technology advances at an increasingly hypersonic pace. The world has gone from the use of bulky telephones to six-inch touch screens. Soon the world will come from using innocent lives to fight for our country to the use of drones in warfare. Thousands of lives each year are cast away in order to protect our country. Drones could be the answer to finding terrorists in Pakistan or Yemen and stop them before they attack. The United States should continue the use of drones in warfare.

Drones have been one of the most controversial Military topics in the past ten years. Drones are planes that can be controlled by someone from many miles away. In the past few years, drones have been killing terrorists in the Middle East without putting U.S. military lives in danger. The United States Military should increase use of Drones because they can go places that are unsafe for a human, and save not only a soldier’s life, but also cost less money to manufacture than supplying ground troops and air troops.

Drones are being used by police to track terrorists and locate criminals, but what else are they catching? Drones are being utilized by the government to find people of interest, like robbers or terrorist suspects, but end up spying on common citizens as an aftereffect. Domestic drone surveillance is an influential and controversial issue because the privacy and information of common citizens are constantly monitored. Drone surveillance is detrimental to society since it poses a national threat to confidential information, intrudes on personal property, and infringes on people’s safety.

It is irrefutable that it is just a matter of time before drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), become a crucial part of the US Military. They effectively weaken terrorist groups, mainly Al Qaeda and ISIS or ISIL, and are much less dangerous to civilians and United States soldiers compared to other methods. Those who are skeptical of the potential role of drones in the US Military are simply ill informed.

In order for The United States of America to hold its superpower status that pushes for liberty and justice throughout the world, drones are required to keep its status. They are the new nuclear arms race of the 21st century. They are an advanced piece of technology comprised of the best technology the United States has to offer. They have become a crucial part of military operations around the world. Their ability to be used in almost any scenario makes them a viable selection for the United States Armed Forces, which makes drones a much needed aspect for the future of warfare. They are used by the United States Department of Defense, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the United States Air Force. With the world advancing ever so fast,

In the United States, domestic drones are gaining popularity and have the potential to do many things, good or bad. The drones are publicly available for a very cheap cost and are capable installing software or devices that take live video streaming, video recording, have infrared cameras, heat sensors, GPS, sensors that detect movement, automated license plate readers, and, in the close future, facial recognition technology linked to the FBI’s biological database. These capabilities make drones either a very real threat or one of the best law enforcement technologies out

In the article “Should the United States Continue Its Use of Drones Strikes Abroad”, it contain information on both the reasons why and why we shouldn’t allow the use of military drones anymore. Drones or also known as a UAVs (Unmanned aerial vehicles) have been all over the news as of late because of the controversy about the use of them. Attack or military drones have been used as far back as the late 1840’s to carry out specific mission that may involve stealth over the enemy. Now that technology has improved engineers have found hundreds of ways to make stealth drones in different shapes and sizes. Some of the people who side with the drones say that “Drones have decimated terrorist networks abroad via precise strike with minimal civilian

The term “Drone” is a keyword to a touchy subject. There are many different types and uses for these drones though, most of which are beneficial; unfortunately, media sources report on the negatives of drones by publishing headlines like “Drone flies up to White House”, or “Drone strikes kill innocent people”. Although many try to ruin the reputation of drones, the facts and the outlook is good. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are key to the future of many industries and when used right will benefit all.

Warfare is an ever evolving aspect to human nature. Throughout human history, man has always invented new ways to kill one another. With the new current war on terrorism this idea still holds true. With recent advances in robotics, mankind has developed a new type of warfare. This new type of asymmetric warfare is fought against individuals that do not wear a uniform or have a sponsored country. This condition has made for a new type of weapon system to fight this type of warfare. These new weapons to fight the current war are called drones. “These drones provide a real time solution for the new faster paced warfare” (Rienhart). There is a lot of debate on the current use of drones in warfare and if they should be used to kill. Some of the debated topics include: success rate, civilian casualties, legality, cost and the lack of human boots on the ground. The drone has provided an answer to the new high tempo of the current war and is having “great success on disabling the terrorist networks around the Globe” (Rienhart). This is why our country must continue to use and develop our drone program to stay ahead of our enemies and take advantage of this new weapon.

They fly in the sky, are used in the military, and can be a toy for a child. Drones. Drones are now being used for many things, such as in the military, as toys for children, or used to deliver items all over the country. Drones are becoming more and more prevalent in this day and time. Drones have been built and rebuilt to fit the needs of the current situations. While these drones could be seen as a helping hand, they are really doing more bad than good in this fight on terrorism. These drones traumatize and kill many civilians, they have contributed to the increase in anti-American terrorist groups, and in the world, more people oppose the drone strikes then support them.

Drones have recently hit the news time and time again within the last decade, and frequently lead to a debate. The majority of those heated conversations often involve the United States of America. Those passionate discussions have ignited a spark in a series of countless debates dealing with drones and the future they possess with the United States of America. Some may not know, but drones are also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or UAV’s for short. A UAV is exactly what it sounds like. First you have aerial vehicle; which is unmanned, but is piloted by a person who is controlling the vehicle from the ground. Drones may seem like a recent technology but it in fact, that depends on your definition of recent. In formal terms, “recent” is often referred to as of late occurrence, meaning within a few years. A drone however is not a recent technology. The earliest recorded use of drones spans back as far as the American Civil War. These drones were self-propelled balloons with explosives on board ("Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)." 762). The United States has been working with drones ever since the civil war. Drones now days are used for reconnaissance and marking targets. Although, as of late they have become a surgical strike weapon via the hellfire missile; and is one of the most sought after defensive weapons a nation can have. Drones are very effective in keeping America safe because of their minimal risk, continuous usage and low cost, and response to a rapid crisis.

Drone technology is advancing rapidly and it is changing the way in which things are being done. Drones are widely used by many people as a hobby or for career purposes, as well as for military purposes by the United States. Drones provide the U.S military with many benefits, which helps the military to operate efficiently and in a safe manner. Businesses are utilizing this technology as well in order to make their companies run more efficiently, as well as to improve their customer service. Drone technology will positively impact our society; drastically change our culture and political system and definitely advance our economy as well as help enhance our environment.