Do You Think Local Law Enforcement Should Be Allowed to Use Aerial Drones for Tasks Like Search and Rescue?
ABC News U.S.
2013/02/14 21:21:42
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Lawmakers in at least 11 states are looking at plans to restrict the use of drones over their skies amid concerns the unmanned aerial vehicles could be exploited to spy on Americans. The American Civil Liberties Union says state legislators are proposing various restrictions on local authorities' use of the technology.
Concerns mounted after the Federal Aviation Administration began establishing safety standards for civilian drones, which are becoming increasingly affordable and small in size. Some police agencies have said the drones could be used for surveillance of suspects, search and rescue operations, and gathering details on damage caused by natural disasters.
Concerns mounted after the Federal Aviation Administration began establishing safety standards for civilian drones, which are becoming increasingly affordable and small in size. Some police agencies have said the drones could be used for surveillance of suspects, search and rescue operations, and gathering details on damage caused by natural disasters.
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dlsofsetx 2013/02/15 19:59:54
"They cost a little more than $3,000 an hour to operate, according to government documents and testimony from CBP officials.
The border drones flew more than 5,700 hours in fiscal year 2012, according to CBP, for a total operating cost of at least $18 million last year. "
http://www.fronterasdesk.org/...
of course smaller machines are available down to RC airplanes .
When comparing comparable abilities to a Helicopter , the costs are multiples of the helicopter cost on an hourly basis .
"Police copters cost from $500,000 to $3million fully equipped. Flying costs range from $200 to $400 per hour. In Phoenix, the aviation budget for fiscal 2008 is $8.4million."
http://www.policeone.com/poli...
That is not the surveilance drones that police will use for for finding missing kids or doing search and rescue. Even a small drone can be equipped with cameras and heat sensors.