Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

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.

This is a blantant invasion of privacy and Orwellian in nature.

Drones are fast becoming one of the most promising tools in key services but unfortunately, they are also fast becoming one of the most abused and intrusive (criminal, terror, noise and privacy invasion) technologies. We need far more regulations in the sale of drones, who buys them and how they are used. They are every bit as dangerous as cars and guns.

yes, but have regulations that ensure privacy

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.

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.

Only if they are able to make a decent amount of money off it, to help soical programs or something.