Category Archives: Aerial Surveillance
Oregon Company to Sell Drone Defense Technology to Public
Do you want to keep drones out of your backyard? An Oregon company says that it has developed and will soon start selling technology that disables unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
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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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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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
