It's Time To Legalize Drones

The history of drones goes all the way back to World War I. The first drones that were used by the U.S. military were used in 1914-1918. The drone was called Kettering Aerial Torpedo and it was able to carry a 180 pound payload of explosives. Although this drone was never operational in war, this set up the future for other drones. The next time drones have seen a lot of use was during the cold war era. During the cold war era U.S made a drone called SD-2 Overseer

Technological advancement has improved the consumer drones and the services they provide. Scientific innovations such as GPS, autopilot systems, support software as well as the use of auto-stabilizing cameras have made the consumer life full of imagination. “These drones have the ability to fly at a programmed route while taking aerial photos and video recording even in the presence of bad weather conditions and greater heights that make it impossible for pilots (Corrigan)”. Which in itself is pretty incredible. “The aerial photography achieved is with greater accuracy, therefore, they could be used to make site surveys, monitoring crops, aerial 3-D mapping, military surveillance, world life protection, and search and rescue operations (Handwerk)” which make the consumer drone not just for the amatuar

"The thought of government drones buzzing overhead and constantly monitoring the activities of law –abiding citizens runs contrary to the notion of what it means to live in a free society" says senator Charles Grassley on a topic that is in very high controversy (Quattlebaum1).Having the sanctity of our own privacy in households and backyards is an entitlement that we all are gifted with, but many people are having that privacy tarnished with a new creation sweeping the country-Drones. Domestic use of drones is raising concerns about privacy and fourth amendment violations in many states and cities. Privacy is only one of the concerns of these drones.Many drones are found crashing into buildings and trees and are considered a huge safety hazard

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, drones are commonly defined as an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or onboard computers. Drones have various uses that go from delivering pizza and packages, spying, farming, fighting in the war on terrorism, studying hurricanes, helping police fight crime and so much more. It is important to note that not all drones were first implemented with bombs and devices of mass destruction and still today, many drones do not bomb. According to an article published by TopYaps, “This technology hasn’t been confined to

Drones have been a debatable topic since the 1930s. Some countries have banned them, some states have banned them, and even the United States National Park Service has banned them. There has been controversy for the last few years of this new rising robot on whether the U.S. National Park Service should allow it or whether it should be illegal in our parks. They were invented during World War II to help the military spy on enemies. Their technical term is a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) or RPA (Remotely Piloted Aerial System). Drones have been used in situations where manned flight isn’t an option. These flying robots have come in many sizes, from miniature hand-sized drones to large spy planes.

Granted, the US military benefits from the use of drones to strike or conduct surveillance. For starters, drone strikes are cheaper than engaging in ground or aerial combat. Maintaining a single drone proves much cheaper than maintaining the number of troops required to complete the same task. Many more costs come along with the use of an army, such as the feeding and hydrating of troops, a very cost effective task. Drones, however, require a few technicians and a driver, a cheaper replacement. Another benefit includes the amount of damage drones conflict. Drones possess the ability to do just as much damage as a ground attack. They have, since 2009, killed over 2500 combatants, and dozens of high-class commanders of terrorist organization (Shane par. 13). The use of drones allows the US to eliminate many terrorist organizations, as shown by these numbers. These deaths have allowed America to live safer. Drones help to slowly defeat these terrorist organizations. Lastly, drones save more American lives. Using drones puts no American lives at risk since the placement of the drone driver lies far away from target and far from harm’s way. Compared to aerial or ground attacks, drone strikes save many more American lives since no Americans receive any threat. Though drones prove beneficial in a few

Drones are considered aircraft designed to operate without a pilot by either a remote control computer system or other platform. Considering the history of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the technology was first primarily developed with a focus on military use. Such technology was attractive to military branches within the U.S because it offered an efficient and affordable tool

Drones are a modern day flying unit that is remote controlled. Drones are used in many ways nowadays. Drones can make a change on our lives if we proceed to use the the formal, useful way. Drones can help the us human in the army, mail delivery, and wildlife.

Have you ever been watching a sports game and wish you could have a better view on the game or heard of a natural disaster and heard of unfound people and wish there was a solution? Well there is, drones. Drones can be useful in many circumstances and some of those circumstances are searching for missing people during natural disasters, security and security cameras and for news sports and more television related media. Drones should be allowed almost everywhere, they can have a positive impact and even save lives.

Drone technology has been around for almost six decades, during WWII. Present day drone technology evolved in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are designed for surveillance and targeted killings, which allows the United States to carry out certain missions without risking the lives of military personnel. Today, the government uses drones both for weapons and surveillance.

Drone operators can pilot drones over a certain target thousands of miles away. “Drones have several advantages over manned aircraft. Drones can aloft for several days. They can be equipped with video cameras and listening devices that can closely monitor what is happening on the ground.” (source A) Here, the advantages of using drones rather than manned aircraft are stated. Also using drones will lower the rate of pilots killed from backfire during war, this can also be a huge reason why drones will continue to be used in warfare, until a new tecky way of firing during war is made. Another reason why drones are useful during war is because of their preciseness. “ A drone strike can kill a person in one room of a house and spare the lives of people in other rooms. Their precision means there’s less of a chance of innocent civilians being killed. However, there have been cases of drone attacks killing civilians along with the intended target.” (source A) So yes, the precision of drones can be precise, but would we want to continue taking the chance of the drone also killing innocent

When talking about drones- I think it’s safe to say we all have different perceptions of what drones are and how they’re used based on how we are first introduced to them. Others can see them as a technology invention used to take jaw dropping landscapes from places we can’t reach, to others thinking it’s an invention that we can possibly use in the future to drop off items bought online in front of your house or to other individuals, drones can used for warfare purposes, as a defense or as a surveillance against other enemies. Drones popularity and interest has increasingly grown through the years, as it has been a work in progress for quite some time beginning to be created and intended to be used as a weapon used in previous wars and then on to becoming a device that allows others to use for different purposes. Based by the scholarly articles, newspapers, book pages, and journals collected- it has shown both negative and positive aspects of drone usage and how it may affect the future.

Drone technology was created for a reason, and in society, we are choosing to move forth with its benefits. Firstly, many see drone warfare as positive because it takes soldiers off the battlefield and keeps them safe at home. Drones are being programmed autonomously to act in dangerous situations, thus saving the lives of our soldiers. However, their military jobs are eliminated in the

“Drones are playing an increasingly important role in warfare around the world.” This was stated by Warren, Stephan. Drones save a ton of soldier's life when they fight during combat. My interpretation is that every single soldier's life is a plus into keeping the country safe. The more soldiers in a country the better it is for the country to be kept safe. This statement refers back to my thesis

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.