Category Archives: Legal
After Boeing Objects, Lawmakers Put Drone Bill on Hold
A proposal to regulate the use of drone aircraft by public agencies stalled in the state Legislature this week after Boeing privately complained that the bill could hurt business. Continue reading
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UAV Forecast: Turbulence!
Expert warns that the companies that make up this fledgling industry have allowed the boom in defense spending during the last decade to define the public perception of UAVs, commonly referred to as drones. Continue reading
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Protecting Privacy From Aerial Surveillance: Recommendations for Government Use of Drone Aircraft
We need a system of rules to ensure that we can enjoy the benefits of this technology without bringing us a large step closer to a “surveillance society” in which our every move is monitored, tracked, recorded, and scrutinized by the authorities. In this paper, we outline a set of protections that we believe would protect Americans’ privacy in the coming world of drones. Continue reading
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Online Satellite and Aerial Images: Issues and Analysis
Online satellite and aerial imagery services such as Google Earth and MSN’s Live Local provide access to images that previously were not generally available to the public. This increased availability of satellite and aerial photographs on the Internet raises concerns about privacy rights, public safety, and national security. Continue reading
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