Drones and Privacy
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40246)
United States
February 25, 2019 11:17am CST
I came along this story this morning - (link at bottom) - man arrested for shooting a drone out of sky with shotgun. As it turns out, the drone was looking for a lost dog.
I for one don't blame the man. Drones feel like a real invasion of privacy and I don't think I would like one buzzing over my home. I would have no way of knowing that it was looking for a lost dog. It might be someone trying to look in my windows. It might be someone trying to see if I'm home so they can rob from me.
However if he was shooting the rifle in a populated area that may be an issue.
He should have used a paintball gun.
While I can understand that there are good uses for drones, I think they could be easily abused too.
What are your thoughts?
Article:
A volunteer animal search group had spotted 1-year-old pooch Dezi by a grassy area near Rutherford St. and Caldwell Ave. in St. James about 4:45 p.m. on Saturday — and launched a Mavic 2 Zoom drone above the spot in an effort to catch the canine.
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@DianeBorg (784)
• Malta
25 Feb 19
There should be some rules when flying drones, in my country they had to make rules for them for privacy issues.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
I think it's a great idea for the rules pertaining to drone flying
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@DianeBorg (784)
• Malta
28 Feb 19
@FayeHazel I think so too, it is not right that people spy on you like that.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Feb 19
Yeah I dont blame him either. But he is busted sadly..guess he will get that illegal weapons charge anyway.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
That's a pity. Too bad he didn't use a slingshot or paintball lol
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
@WorDazza lol that is actually true from how I hear it
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
@WorDazza You have to be up at 5:15? Ow
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@dgobucks226 (34445)
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28 Feb 19
The technological age we live in unfortunately. Privacy has become a thing of the past unless your a politician with a gated fence or movie star living in the hills and luxury of Hollywood. And even they get invaded upon...
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
5 Mar 19
@dgobucks226 Like this -
Music video by Rockwell performing Somebody's Watching Me. (C) 2004 Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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@dgobucks226 (34445)
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5 Mar 19
@FayeHazel Big brother is everywhere it seems...
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
It's good to see most people agree. I sure don't blame the man myself
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
@Nevena83 True, no way he could have known it was looking for a lost dog
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@Nevena83 (65280)
• Serbia
27 Feb 19
@FayeHazel And I do not blame him. Nobody knows why someone sent a dron.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
25 Feb 19
I dont really blame him either. Im glad theres been none around here. Though, im not worried about the looking into the windows part as our shades are usually down.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
28 Feb 19
@FayeHazel I hope theres not at least, haven't seen any. lol
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
I'm happy there;s none around you either. Smart move with the shades
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@Hannihar (129609)
• Israel
26 Feb 19
@FayeHazel
Faye, I can understand what you feel about the drones but you did learn that there are good reasons for them like locating a lost dog is one of them.
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@Hannihar (129609)
• Israel
5 Mar 19
@FayeHazel
There are good drones good for reasons and bad ones for bad reasons.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
5 Mar 19
@Hannihar True, it's the intent of the user
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
4 Mar 19
True, just a pity no way to tell the difference in a drone on a noble mission and one who is spying
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
28 Feb 19
I think this drone thing can be a bad thing, and who knows what someone's intent might be with one of these things. A lot of these things have cameras on them, and who knows if one appears outside some woman's window trying to see her in all her glory? If it is above my yard, I would shoot it down too. This is my private space and I don't care what the intent is. I am entitled to my private space.
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@ihasaquestion (8274)
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26 Feb 19
Yes, privacy issues could be one.. paintball is a good idea..
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
Ah yes, it wouldn't pose a risk to neighbors but would be rid of the pesky drone lol
@MommyOfEli2013 (82197)
• Rupert, Idaho
25 Feb 19
I totally agree with you on this one....and that is true that you just never know what they are being used for!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
I'm happy seems like most are in favor
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@daryld (40)
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26 Feb 19
Technology really has a bad side when used by the wrong persons. And yes drones are a threat to privacy and security. The use of these devices must be regulated to prevent any untoward incidents to happen in the future. On the other hand, they may be used for the benefit of human beings for rescue operations, delivery of portable defibrillators, and the like. I hope you had a great day!
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
27 Feb 19
Good way to look at both sides of it. It could be a great help in any of those situations you mention, though there are those who would use it for unsafe purposes. Maybe they could make police or fire and safety only ones that are a special color or design so people would know that they are from a trustworthy agency
