posted December 22, 2011 08:19 PM            

Ryan Calo, the Director for Privacy and Robotics at Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society, wrote in a report that “these machines are disquieting. Virtually any robot can engender a certain amount of discomfort, let alone one associated in the mind of the average American with spy operations or targeted killing. If you will pardon the inevitable reference to 1984, George Orwell specifically describes small flying devices that roam neighborhoods and peer into windows.”

Calo told TPM that local sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies are using the smaller drones “more regularly,” though it’s still not routine. But Calo noted that under the possible new FAA regulations it’ll become much more common. “There’s a little bit of a trickle, but it would turn into a waterfall if they loosen their restrictions,” he said.

posted December 22, 2011 11:12 PM            

it stinks for sure. but then it is the "leftist" ACLU who is revving up to do something about it.

this is something that overruns parties and terms, they have been on the border since 05 according to your article..while i understand the mindset that says drones save soldiers' and peacekeepers' lives that is the ONLY benefit i can see from this trend.

posted December 23, 2011 11:34 AM            

That fly on the wall may not be what it seems.

posted December 23, 2011 11:39 AM            

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Originally posted by jwhop:
Yes, be careful what you say...even within the confines of your own home.

That fly on the wall may not be what it seems.

Robo-Bugs anyone?
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2008/04/usually-our-dys/

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posted December 23, 2011 08:22 PM            

all part of the "keeping us safe" schtick...so few seem to prefer their rights to military oversight these days. this is just one more manifestation of the patriot act and NDAA..