Why Do We Use Drones?

Drones are a better alternative to traditional methods of war because they kill less civilians, are legal under international law, and also that they do not create more terrorists than they kill. These facts will prove that older methods of war such as mortars, and bombs pale in comparison to the drone and the effect they have and will continue to have in the war on terror.

UAV’s are very good when it comes to keeping civilians alive and compared to other methods they are superb. We take extreme measures to avoid civilian casualties (Sluka 90). Byman explains in his article exactly why drones are so much safer

In recent years, drones have begun to do jobs that we didn’t think was possible. Soon, you may find a drone in front of your home, carrying the pepperoni pizza you ordered 20 minutes ago, or see drones putting out a fire in your neighborhood. Now, drones are being used as soldiers in our war against terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, these drones have caused many problems for the U.S. over the years. The use of drones fighting for us causes more problems than actually fixing them (Source A)

As humans increase technology, they are putting everyone to danger and risk. Creating drones has been a huge, helpful and a dangerous step towards society and technology. The drones that humans create to use for war, also create terrorists and more threats towards the United States.

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

Though, the possibility of drones crashing down is still there, this problem can be solved in a matter of years since technology is always advancing. Lastly, the main reason drones should be issued on the battlefield is because they decrease the amount of casualties occurring, the percentage of casualties with drones being 8-17% instead of the casualties with regular soldiers being 40-67%. In conclusion, drones should definitely be used in warfare, outnumbering the number of pros than cons. As the years go by, drones will continue to advance and develop into stronger military

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,

Drones are an effective counter insurgency tool deployed extensively throughout the world, especially by clandestine intelligence organizations often with the help of the country’s respective Air Force. Not only do they serve as an effective weapon, they minimize human

The drones are also safety hazards if they do happen to malfunction and not work properly. If they are flying around as casually as a car driving on the street they could fall out of the sky. Also the need for patrol cars would be eliminated but a weaponless drone could not arrest someone properly or at all. The drones mean well but are just doing a disservice if these problems are not all addressed and dealt with. Many states have proposed drone regulations and many states have adopted them.

Drones are not harmless robots, they can be used to drop bombs and even deliver drugs. In May, a man was arrested for trying to fly his drone over the White House fence and another man was arrested last week for flying one into the U.S. open (CNN). Drones could start to be used as suicide bombers, they have the camera all that is needed is a timed explosive. The dangers that drones pose

Drones can cause severe disturbances to people, as they have sometimes are equipped with military weapons. “Many drones carry tasers, or even tranquilizers,” states theguardian.com author and ex-constitutional lawyer Glenn Grewald. Also, drones wreak havoc in large meetings, with many people. Benjamin Wittes, brookings.edu author, writes, “To what level of human-in-the-loop control is needed to ensure safety in a crowded air or land space.” It is often thought that drones do not cause harm, but some of the drones being used by the police now, are actually being employed by our U.S military in covert search-and-eliminate missions.

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).

During World War II, civilians were impacted by aerial bombardments on major cities, in both Europe and Asia. The difference is a large aerial bombardment does not feel as personal and direct as a drone strike. So victims of a drone strike actually have an issue to complain about but, unfortunately, there is no one on the ground to assist family members who are grieving their loss. The civilian casualty issue has less to do with the raw data, that actually demonstrates drones are much safer than carpet bombing a city or industrial complex.

A drone is “an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or onboard computers.” (Merriam-Webster). It is also “beyond [the] line of sight: the GPS of a U.S. spy drone.” (Dictionary.com). The issue that will be continuously brought up will be the right of privacy. Will the usage of drones violate the Fourth Amendment? It can be a violation if abused. The key word in the definition of drones IS “spy.” Is it spying if you are looking at something in plain view, but the device is out of plain sight? The Fourth Amendment states that every individual has the right to not have unreasonable searches and not without probable cause. However, there are exceptions to the Fourth Amendment which includes the Plain View Doctrine. The Plain View Doctrine states that if a law enforcement officer is in a place legally and sees criminal activity or other evidence, the evidence can be seized without a

Drones are beneficial, but there is always a negative side to every situation, even for the simple use of using drones as transportation. The action of drones is more affordable than the existing soldiers and military machinery. However, the drones are violating the international humanitarian law around the world, and yet the United States still intends to sustain their intentions.