Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?
In the first 4 months of 2015 Transport Canada issued 1,600 permits for commercial drones. In contrast, the U.S.’s Federal Aviation Administration issued only 69. Over 110 companies in Canada now provide commercial drone services, which are regularly used by the movie and television industry, oil and gas companies, forestry companies and farmers.
@4XZWYJ33yrs3Y
drones are cool, but should only be used for vlogging or music video purposes. Nobody wants to walk outside and see drones flying everywhere, just for commercials.
@4QXVML33yrs3Y
YES, but at a cost and with a licence. Drones have the potential for intrusion into the private realm and this will hopefully be preventative.
@4G23J2Y3yrs3Y
This is a blantant invasion of privacy and Orwellian in nature.
@4XX7RKD3yrs3Y
Not for delivery of fast food to lazy people. But for research in places that are hard to reach and for safety in search and rescue situations on ski hills and in wilderness areas and the like, drones could be a real good option.
@4RHKNK83yrs3Y
Yes. But take it slow and easy. I think the argument that drone usefulness to commercial interest is evident, and regulating it would seem the sensible thing to do. This technology would have to be worked into the existing flight management systems currently employed, strict safety and failsafe requirements would also have to be reviewed and implemented first. National and civilian security must always remain a priority when considering these kinds of technological advancements.
@4LX6JLX3yrs3Y
Only if they are able to make a decent amount of money off it, to help soical programs or something.
@4JSFZKD3yrs3Y
Commercial/amateur photography.
@8FVS8CR3yrs3Y
Drones should require licenses to ensure they are used responsibly. They are a potential safety threat and can easily be used for exposing people.
@9F3M2SH7mos7MO
yes, but have regulations that ensure privacy
@9948SBC1yr1Y
@8PG2MGN3yrs3Y
@8GKCYSV3yrs3Y
yes, as long as it can be done safely.
@9CBTBW310mos10MO
No, the risk to reward ratio is not currently beneficial at this time
@95K7SJB2yrs2Y
If the drone is used in a business project within the law, then it should be allowed. If someone is using a drone to accomplish illegal business commerce, then it should be banned.
@8QZ84963yrs3Y
@9L3XFTVConservative5 days5D
Yes, but with proper privacy laws and control as well as a registraion/permitting and licencing policy
@9KQQW9Z3wks3W
Yes, but have it licensed and regulated. Include restriction zones that can be created and voted for on a municipal level. All commercial drones should have trackers on them.
@9K3F9YCConservative1mo1MO
Yes, however if someone uses drones with mail intention they will face consequences and will no longer be aloud to use drones.
@9JWTCPT1mo1MO
If privacy and anonymity are respected, creates more jobs. Id perfect my fine capabilities ASAP, you saw how those rebels were operating in the red area
@9JWJDKK1mo1MO
yes as long as the drone does not trustpass on other property, and consent of filming for all who might be seen by the drone.
@9JTV6YY2mos2MO
The requests for permits should be reveiwed on a case by case basis and should also expire within 6 months.
yes so long as there are regulations put in place to protect the privacy of individuals and ensure drones do not affect any other air crafts in the area
@9JHHFFYNew Democratic2mos2MO
With the correct regulations, drones can be a profitable and prosperous industry. But regulations are key.
Use of drones itself is not a threat but people with I'll mentality can easily misuse them to do their stuff
@9J7CJ5V2mos2MO
It depends on what the drones will be used for. If it harms anyone, or has the possibility of harming people, then no. Otherwise, yes, but with strict regulations.
@9J2T8PB3mos3MO
As long as they are not trespassing on any other land, or doing nothing illegal, I think drones are good for commercials
@9HXRHLD3mos3MO
Yes, but we should have strict privacy regulations/security. Eg. No videoing/strict passwords for data about adresses & personal information.
@9H6FWSC4mos4MO
No, citizens feel as if they are being monitored (like rats in cages) and will be filmed at any time. Also, drones are silent machines and citizens are unable to hear if the drones are near or not.
@9GZYG4J4mos4MO
Yes, we should allow trial for commercial purposes drones, because if it function well it could reduce traffic jam and also reduce oil demand which would reduce oil price.
@9GPWK8ZNew Democratic5mos5MO
Drones play crucial role in businesses because with the help of these technical gadgets deliveries within time period to distance place become possible
@9GMY2C25mos5MO
Certain smaller and less dangerous drones should be permitted, while larger more dangerous ones should not be
@9GLX9DDConservative5mos5MO
Yes, but with restrictions. Also depending on the legitimacy of the corporation and all regulations must be within federal laws.
@9GCWMD75mos5MO
Commercial how? that's my question because if it's simply shipping a packages to peoples homes then that's fine of course but depending on the company i feel like it could just be another way to monitor you and sell your data off to the highest bidder
@9GCWLY75mos5MO
Yes and no, a drone can be anything from a child's toy to a flying fortress. What are we talking about?
@9G9SPPJ5mos5MO
drones aren't the best way to transport goods as they can be shot down by others and aren't reliable
@9G97MP95mos5MO
Check the commercial companies that want to use them and limit civilians using professional drone technology because we don’t what it’s for. (Security reasons)
@9G4FX2D6mos6MO
Yes, as long as anyone in any photos or recordings taken give their consent to be in the commercial media
@9FWTCB26mos6MO
If the service can be demonstrated to be safe and practical, yes. The use of defined airpaths may be necessary, like with airlines.
@9FQ2ZJY6mos6MO
No, unlessdemonstrably reduces carbon emissions and noes not have harmful environmental impacts
@9FQ5RGS6mos6MO
I think the use of drones can certainly be beneficial when applied to specific scenarios or areas of use such as fire fighting, police use, climate and natural research, however there is a line that needs to be drawn between commercial use for good and commercial use for nonsensical or non-beneficial applications.
@9FQ4GWH6mos6MO
Yes, only if it does not interfere with existing infrastructure
@9FQ2ZJY6mos6MO
Only if it demonstrably reduces carbon emissions and noes not have harmful environmental impacts
@9FPPPM76mos6MO
You should have the option to get it delivered by a person or drone
@9FPKYTH6mos6MO
Yes, if they work with no faults
@9FPG8CX6mos6MO
Yes, but make sure that won't harm others.
Irrelevant. If drones help make people safe, definitely. If drones are used to spy on Canadians, no. By drones, do you mean quadcopters or quad bikes?
@9FP299G6mos6MO
Yes but have drone licences and security to defuse potential violent drones quickly.
@9FNQF78Conservative 6mos6MO
To an extent, for things like advertising and such sure
@9FNMGWM6mos6MO
Sure this would be very creative but also concerning
@9FNMGLP6mos6MO
yes, but don't do anything illegal with them.
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