Dangers Of Drones

Over the years, drones have become a much more desirable item among children and enthusiasts. However, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) now receives over 100 reports a month of dangerous and illegal drone operation. These enthusiasts do not fully understand the risks and dangers of operating a drone and a UAS (unmanned aircraft system) near airports, and specifically not aircrafts. Even though drones have become much more intelligent by using cameras, GPS systems, and sensing technologies, they are still not perfect and have faults. Drones are used not only by enthusiasts but also by government agencies for security use. Due to the growing risks, the FAA should ban the use of personal and commercial drones and UASs. The FAA should
The use of drones in delivering packages to consumers has been a popular task and is being currently tested in countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom. Drones are being used by delivery giants, such as Amazon and Google, and are sophisticated and large. Even with the electronics and extremely sensitive sensors, these flying machines still encounter flaws, that could even be fatal. In an essay by Gretchen West titled Drone On she writes, “Small drones that weigh less than five pounds don’t pose the same threats to people, aircraft, and buildings than ones weighing 50 pounds do.” Such facts cause controversy, whether or not such aerial vehicles should fly above people’s heads every day, in the near future. No matter how well planned drone technology is, drones should be banned from use in the logistics
People as well as the government, abuse day-to-day technology to gain information about people’s everyday lives. There are laws that limit the use of drones to spy on citizens. According to Gretchen West’s essay Drone On, “Privacy is also a concern. After Congress passed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act, privacy advocates started an anti-drone campaign, claiming that drones might spy on citizens.” These manless vehicles are able to travel to the farthest corners of cities without being noticed. This opens up an option for government agencies to spy and gather information, without citizens realizing it. Limiting such actions can help one reach a piece of mind, knowing that nobody is watching and gathering information. Also, professionals who are trained to fly and use drones, as well as similar equipment, can be trusted to fly this equipment. Amateurs who believe they can fly a UAS, do not know until they are in extreme conditions, trying not to hurt or crash into anyone. Professionals have specific training and experience to be able to fly safely in the hardest of conditions, which makes them trustworthy. This is why amateurs must realize the risks of operating such vehicles anywhere and at any