Category Archives: Legal
Drones in U.S. Airspace: Principles for Governance
Both government and the private sector use drones mostly without weapons capabilities. Because of their wide-reaching surveillance capabilities, however, even unarmed drones could threaten personal privacy and civil liberties. As the Federal Aviation Administration develops regulations for the operation of drones in domestic skies, it should consider constitutional concerns and privacy rights. Continue reading
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Threat or Asset to Airborne Law Enforcement?
Production of civilian UAVs has exploded in recent years. Once almost the exclusive purview of military operations, UAVs designed for civilian use now are available for purchase. Currently available unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology has given law enforcement officers tools never before available. The ability to continuously monitor suspected criminals from above in all weather and visibility conditions multiplies law enforcement’s power and abilities. Continue reading
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The Impact of Domestic Drones on Privacy, Safety and National Security
Brookings Domestic Drones Conference, April 4, 2012 Legal and technology experts hosted a policy discussion on how drones and forthcoming Federal Aviation Agency regulations into unmanned aerial vehicles will affect Americans’ privacy, safety and the country’s overall security on April … Continue reading
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FAA Promises Privacy Standards For Domestic Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration Thursday announced that it will publicly develop privacy policies to cover the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more often referred to as drones, in U.S. airspace. “The FAA recognizes that increasing the use of [drones] raises privacy concerns,” according a letter the agency sent this week to Marc Rotenberg, president of civil rights group Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC). “The agency intends to address these issues through engagement and collaboration with the public.” Continue reading
