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Even during testing, drones only hit within the expected region, 50% of the time, and in reality this percentage could be lowered by uncontrollable forces, such as weather (Chris Cole, 2014). Drones may have better accuracy and lower civilian kill rate than some other weapons, but that does not justify why drones are safe and should be used limitlessly. With people falsely persuaded that drones are “risk free”, the military is less likely to send lethal force, resulting in the United States dragging a longer and less aggressive warfare (Chris Cole, 2014)

Since the events of 9/11, drone strikes have become a tool for the United States as it fights a global war against terrorist organizations. The advantages and disadvantages of this particular counterterrorism option continue to be debated. Instead of sending in warfighters to achieve specific objectives, many argue that unmanned combat aerial vehicles provide the U.S. military and government with low-risk and low-cost options as it engages in military operations in other regions of the world. Compared with manned fighter aircraft, some of these unmanned vehicles are able to fly longer without stopping, which affords the U.S. with better intelligence collection and targeting opportunities. Even if the aircraft were shot down, there is not

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

Technology has continuously advanced throughout the decades and we have seen advances in military weaponry, telecommunication, social networks, healthcare/medical, automobile engineering, and aerospace. In light of several technological advancements previously stated, the invention of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has evolved tremendously, and provided tactical advantages for both the military and law enforcement in numerous critical situations. The use of drones received both criticism and praise for what it is capable of. First and foremost, drones are not solely used as “killing machines”. A drone is a form of surveillance and dataveillance system, and is used for nonlethal purposes since the 1950s (Carpenter & Shaikhouni, 2011).

After the terror attack of September 11, the U.S. began using drones to help fight the war on “terrorist.” The use of drones has secured the safety of our country to a certain extent. People claim that drone strikes are useful weapons in war because it kills the enemy without putting soldiers in danger. According to the article “At Issue: Targeted Strikes” by Staff, P. states, “Proponents credit drone strikes with the killing of many of top commanders of the Taliban, Al Qaeda, and argue that they are a legal form of self defense. ” The benefit of this is that U.S. soldiers do not have to step foot in unfriendly locations, where they will be exposing themselves to danger. The United States favors drone because “One advantage of drones is that they can be deployed for long periods

One reason why drones are such an obvious future trend is they weaken terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the Taliban. During President Barak Obama’s term, an estimated 3,300 terrorists have been killed including 50 senior leaders of Al Qaeda and the Taliban (Byman 32-43). By March 2011 33 Al Qaeda and Taliban members killed and from 1100-1800 insurgent fighters (Sluka 89). Three hundred and fifty drone strikes have been made since 2004 (Cronin 44-45). Among the terrorist casualties, one stands out. A Drone strike killed Al-Shabab, killer of 74 in a soccer stadium bombing in Uganda (Klaidman 38-44). A Drone could have prevented the bombing of the soccer stadium before it happened, but the US called off a drone strike because of the

Though military personnel lives are safer with the presence of drones, many who oppose military drones claim that they have increased the death of civilians and do not create safer environments for civilians (Terrill 22). However, drones have been proved to decrease the deaths of civilians due to the technology that allows them to pinpoint their target and strike at that specific target rather than bomb an area that the target is in. For example, in Yemen where many drone strikes have occurred, “civilian death figures… are ‘in the single digits’” (Terrill 22). Drones are claimed to have less collateral damage than the collateral damage caused by manned aerial vehicles. “They strike quickly, and the missile can be diverted from its original target in an unintentional miss” (Hazelton 30). In the drone strikes in Yemen, even President Hadi admits that there are accidental civilian deaths (Terrill 22). But whether ground troops are used, whether manned aerial vehicles are used, or whether drones are used, there will always be a possibility for collateral damage and civilian deaths. However, President Hadi also admits that “Yemen’s air force cannot bomb accurately at night, but US drones do not have any problems doing so” (Terrill 22).

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,

When targets are disposed of through means of remote-controlled drones, the U.S becomes disconnected with the war itself. Drone Pilot Colonel D. Scott Brenton himself admitted that in conducting drone strikes with just a screen and controls, he feels no connection or emotion for the people he kills ("Should the United"). This should not be so. Through this, the U.S is able to go to any measure and continue any conflict as it pleases with no remorse for the cost of human lives. This further enables the U.S to disregard moral principles, at the cost of as many human lives as the U.S pleases. War should have restrictions, and every life should be bargained and reasoned with. With this disconnect though, the U.S uses as much force as it pleases in conflicts that threaten their interest. This disconnect through drone strikes also allows the U.S not to notice or care for how it is spreading to the general civilian life in the affected regions. According to witnesses and researchers, drone strikes are harming local populations “beyond death and physical injury” ("Should the United"). Many witness that the people in affected regions live in constant fear of drone strikes, and are afraid to travel or participate in any sort of meeting. Many incidents of local deaths and injuries due to these drone strikes plague the population, and many people consider the drones to be

The first recorded drone strike conducted by the CIA was on February 4, 2002, just 5 months after the September 11 terrorist attacks. The intended target was al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. Instead, the attack killed three innocent villagers scavenging for scrap metal. Today, the number of deaths caused by drones is astounding. According to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, around 3,000 people have been killed in Pakistan since 2015. In Yemen, those numbers are somewhere between 500 and 700, and in Afghanistan it’s somewhere around 800 and 1,000. These numbers reflect a variety of citizens, including terrorists, civilians, and even children. In total these numbers exceed the amount killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks by thousands.

Strikes conducted by remotely piloted aircraft may undermine counterterrorism efforts or enhance them depending on the nature of the violence, the precision with which it is applied, or the intentionality attributed to it. (Kalyvas, 2006; Downes, 2007; Kocher et al., 2011) . Existing research has studied the effects of coercive airpower, (Pape, 1996; Horowitz and Reiter, 2001) , targeted killings (Jaeger, 2009; Jordan, 2009; Johnston, 2012; Price, 2012) and civilian victimization (Kalyvas, 2006; Lyall, 2009; Condra and Shapiro, 2012), but social scientists have conducted little empirical analysis of the effects of drone strikes.

Opponents argue that by removing one of the key restraints to warfare – the risk to one’s own forces – unmanned systems make undertaking armed attacks too easy and will make war more likely. Evidence is beginning to emerge that it is the persistent presence of UAVs sitting over remote villages and towns simply looking for ‘targets of opportunity’ that may be leading to civilian casualties. The CIA oversees drone strikes as part of counterterrorism operations, but US officials refuse to discuss the program publicly. According to a tally by the nonpartisan New America Foundation, since 2004 there have been more than 260 US drone strikes in Pakistan, which the foundation estimates killed between 1,600 and 2,500 people. Not everyone feels comfortable with all this. Critics say that the legal and

There are numerous questions about the use of drones. One of them is, does the use of drones give military conflicts more of a PlayStation mentality? In other words, does it make it easier to kill a human being? This is one of the biggest myths ever conceived about drone warfare. Nevertheless, Many believe that it will be easier to order the demise of someone if it comes from a drone and not an actual soldier. The theory that drone pilots get disassociated from the destruction that drones can possibly do is erroneous. Drone pilots could be thousands of miles away, but they are in no way disentangled from the deaths that result from the strikes. The stakes are life and death and drone pilots understand that in the exact moment they squeeze

Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs, which are operated remotely via satellite and have various uses such as surveillance, reconnaissance and perhaps the most controversial use which is utilizing drones to deliver air strikes. Military drones, which are used to eliminate both imminent and potential terrorist threats are extremely beneficial for the war against terror. They are much more efficient at delivering airstrikes when compared to their alternatives while simultaneously instilling fear in the minds of the militants. Critics claim drone strikes cause avoidable civilian casualties and psychological torture. However, the benefits substantially outweigh the drawbacks as drones are the better than their alternatives, they prevent the most civilian casualties compared to their counterparts, deliver devastating blows to terrorist organizations and are the best course of action to initiate positive change in countries like Pakistan.

Today, people create many kinds of aircrafts for new weapons. Using drones to kill enemies is safer than using aircrafts because drone pilots can control drones with a remote control, but aircraft pilots must go to the enemy’s place to assassinate them. Tom Mockaitis explained “critics insist that they make it too easy to kill from a distance...” The famous counter terrorism incident with drones happened when an unmanned aircraft killed Pakistan's Taliban leader Hakimura Meshud on November 1, 2013 (“Pakistani Taliban”). Many people were pleased by it, but some of them did not agree with the use of drones to annihilate terrorists. Drones are accurate when killing the enemies, but aircrafts are dangerous to other people because they are inaccurate (Mockaitis). Therefore, people can use drones to counter-terrorism. On the other hand, opponents argue that by using drones it is too easy to kill from a distance. Unmanned aircrafts cause far more civilian casualties than the government admits (Mockaitis). The government is not mentioning how many civilians died, so they are angry. People’s anger may become the fuel for terrorism. Drones are expected to be a technology of the future, but the abuse by the government comes alongside the killing of terrorists. Therefore, there are two different opinions for using drones, especially, prevention of terrorism with drones.