Drones

by Tamara Thompson (Editor)

Overview

Readers will explore the issues surrounding drones, including why drones are controversial, how drone technology has outpaced regulation, whether or not domestic law enforcement agencies should be allowed to use drones, and if commercial drone use should be allowed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737774238
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	02/11/2016
Series:	Current Controversies Series
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 13

Introduction 16

Chapter 1 Why Are Drones Controversial?

Overview: Do Drones Promise Protection or Peril? Margaret Steen 22

Military Use Gives Peaceful Drones a Bad Reputation Ben Acheson 30

No-Fly Zone: How "Drone" Safety Rules Can Also Help Protect Privacy John Villasenor 34

Drone Use Takes Off Despite Safety Concerns, Restrictions Joan Lowy 39

Safely Adding Drones to US Airspace Is a Formidable Challenge US Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General 43

Chapter 2 Should the Military Be Allowed to Use Drones?

Overview: The Global Proliferation of Military Drones Patrick Tucker 50

Yes: The Military Should Be Allowed to Use Drones

Military Drones Help Keep American Troops Safe Keith C. Burris 56

US Drone Strikes: Beneficial to US Security Aaron Badway Cloe Bilodeau 59

Military Drones Reduce Civilian Casualties Michael W. Lewis 62

Military Drones Can Help Protect Human Rights Kristin Bergtora Sandvik Kjersti Lohne 67

No: The Military Should Not Be Allowed to Use Drones

Military Drone Use Makes War More Likely Lauren McCauley 74

Military Drone Strikes Violate Human Rights Deborah Dupre

America's Foreign Drone Strike Program Lacks Transparency Matthew Spurlock 85

The Dangerous Seduction of Drones Medea Benjamin 88

Chapter 3 Should Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Be Allowed to Use Drones?

Overview: Drones over America-Public Safety Benefit or "Creepy" Privacy Threat? Anna Mulrine 92

Yes: Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Should Be Allowed to Use Drones

Drones Are Essential Tools for Modern Law Enforcement Eli Richman 100

Drones Can Help Improve Public Safety Colin Wood 107

Drones Are Vital for US Border Security Perla Trevizo 112

No: Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Should Not Be Allowed to Use Drones

Law Enforcement Drones Pose Multiple Dangers Glenn Greenwald 117

Law Enforcement Drones Spur Public Backlash Nadia Prupis 126

Drones Are Ineffective for Border Patrol Brian Bennett 130

Demand for Domestic Drones Fuels the Military-Industrial Complex Tom Barry 134

Chapter 4 Should Commercial Drone Use Be Allowed?

Chapter Preface 141

Yes: Commercial Drone Use Should Be Allowed

Commercial Drones Have Endless Potential Rachel Janik Mitchell Armentrout 144

Commercial Drone Use Will Benefit the US Economy Darryl Jenkins Bijan Vasigh 149

Commercial Drone Rules Should Be less Restrictive Troy A. Rule 156

Banning Commercial Drones Is Not the Answer Vivek Wadhwa 160

No: Commercial Drone Use Should Not Be Allowed

Commercial Drones Could Threaten National Security Michael McCaul 164

Weaponized Hobby Drones Are Inevitable Patrick Hruby 168

Commercial Drones Must Be Thoroughly Regulated Arthur Holland Michel 175

Organizations to Contact 180

Bibliography 186

Index 198