ACLU wants tighter regulations on use of drones by police, public: DRONELIFE Interview By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (As the use of drones by police agencies as well as by businesses and members of the public has proliferated, personal rights advocates, such as the American Civil Liberties Union have expressed growing concern over the privacy implications of the … [Read more...] about ACLU Discusses Concerns Over Police Drone Surveillance, Drone Delivery: DRONELIFE Exclusive
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ACLU Calls for Strict Limits on Police Drones. Skyfire Consulting Asked Them Why.
The American Civil Liberties Union has published a paper titled "Eye in the Sky Policing Needs Strict Limits." The piece was written by Jay Stanley: in the paper, Stanley explores the potential pitfalls in Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, and how those concerns may be met. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · A - Discussion - With - The - ACLU - On - … [Read more...] about ACLU Calls for Strict Limits on Police Drones. Skyfire Consulting Asked Them Why.
Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
Connecticut's Public Safety and Security Committee decided to take no action on proposed bill HB- 7260, which would have allowed law enforcement to use weaponized drones. The bill was originally designed as a response to a Connecticut teen's YouTube videos showing drones that he equipped with a flamethrower and a handgun. (The teen and his father are currently in court with … [Read more...] about Connecticut Decides Against “Weaponized” Drones for Law Enforcement
NH Latest State to Consider Local Drone Laws
A New Hampshire House committee is considering a bill to regulate drones in order to protect privacy. "I think most of us don't want the neighborhood boy flying his drone, taking pictures of us in our backyards or through the windows of our homes into our bedrooms," said Rep. Neal Kurk, R-Weare during the hearings. House Bill 97 is designed to address privacy concerns, … [Read more...] about NH Latest State to Consider Local Drone Laws
Virginia Drone Legislation Puts A Veto In Plain Sight
(Source: http://wamu.org) Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is siding with police and other law enforcement officials who say they should not have to get a warrant before using drone aircraft. But a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is pushing for more oversight. Right now, Virginia's skies are free from drones from police departments. A temporary moratorium is in place … [Read more...] about Virginia Drone Legislation Puts A Veto In Plain Sight
