Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Hey tinfoil hatters, we'll never see armed drones used in America. NEVER!!! [View all]intaglio
(8,170 posts)21. So what is being said is that armed drones are NOT allowed
That "Scary-word Drones" (TM) remain under the oversight of the FAA ...
But the rules might change in future - just as they could by Presidential fiat or legislation ...
Like normal.
But no "Scary-word Drones" (TM) should be allowed at all for things like:
Pollution monitoring;
Emergency communications;
Traffic management;
Animal census and tracking;
Checking for illegal logging and other environmental services;
Search services for the Coastguard;
Search services for Sheriffs Depts;
Fine ... now what is your opinion about this new fangled "Electrickery" stuff?
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
54 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Hey tinfoil hatters, we'll never see armed drones used in America. NEVER!!! [View all]
Zalatix
May 2012
OP
I believe the GUBMINT has already had stationary camera platforms that were remotely piloted.
cherokeeprogressive
May 2012
#1
What?! Are you not aware of the thousands being killed in the Middle East with drones?
Luminous Animal
May 2012
#10
The military and cia budgets for the most brand new highs-zoot drones means there are thousands
sad sally
May 2012
#50
I remember a few years ago listeners of Coast to Coast sent in some pics of these
gateley
May 2012
#14
I suspect if the president was a Republican right now though that Fox News would be pro armed drones
cstanleytech
May 2012
#42