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Evolution Of Drones Research Paper

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Each generation leaves its mark on the earth through an achievement. From the creation of fire, to the invention of the cotton gin, to the creators of the first vehicles, all went down as being remembered for specific events that changed the way preceding generations functioned. The next generation is starting to hone in around what technological effort they will call their own – the drone. Driverless, flight-capable machines that come in various shapes and sizes and can perform innumerable tasks. It is no surprise that drones are a leading the contender for the representative of the next generation when use is taking flight at an alarming rate. The number of drones “the FAA expects that number to increase to 30,000 by 2020, fueling what could …show more content…

If accomplished, Amazon Prime Air will mark the beginning of commercial drone use, which will undoubtedly be followed by other manufacturers using drones for similar purposes. Drones in the recent years have also been geared up for “managing agricultural lands and national parks, tracking wildlife in remote areas, observing the effects of climate change and monitoring the biodiversity of fragile eco-systems,” (Alli, Lavanya Selvam) and provide “assistance to first responders, safe inspection of critical infrastructure such as oil and gas pipelines,” (Small UAV Coalition). The current uses for drones are extensive, and as legislation opens the doors for drones to occupy domestic airspace new uses will continue to …show more content…

A typical use that is arising from the surge of drones is photographing and video recording. Although people may not enjoy drones flying around in the skies above them, the First Amendment protects the rights of the controllers since people reserve the right to gather information how they please under the clause of freedom of press (The Bill of Rights: A Transcription). Likewise, the Fourth Amendment serves to protect the rights of law enforcement to use drones since, “the use of low-powered cameras or other unsophisticated technology to view people and objects in plain view while in their home might not trigger Fourth Amendment protections,” (Thompson, Richard M., II). Drones should be allowed to operate in domestic airspace for security reasons as well, not just for private ownership. It is also only a matter of time before the national government’s drones beginning appearing in United States skies, since Obama already has over 19,000 drones under his control, and has carried out hundreds of covert and overt operations (Singer, Peter W). In order to maintain a balance between national power and its citizens, airspace must be open to everyone who would like to operate drones. By opening up domestic skies, power will remain with the people as the Constitution designates it to

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