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In terms of civil rights, they would be smaller, and quieter so could come closer, possibly enough to deploy microphones. Plus probably cheap enough to fly more often. A helecopter has enough weight that it's going to cost much more in Fuel so surveilance will only be done if truely necessary. whereas a uav , you could probably deploy ten times as many.

As for Danger. The big problem is the operator mentality. the extra layer of mental distance, making the use seem more video-game than real life. making risks seem less worrying as the pilot is not in danger. Unfortunately that increases the threat to civilians in the area.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Thu Oct 11th, 2007 at 07:48:35 PM EST
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The quietness is a big potential issue. Outdoors most people will hear our local police helicopter coming. But a drone could potentially be drowned out in traffic noise.
by Metatone (metatone [a|t] gmail (dot) com) on Fri Oct 12th, 2007 at 06:40:00 AM EST
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