Domestic drones? - Page 2

BlueTrain · August 23, 2012, 05:03 PM

I think everyone is afraid that these things may be as good as possible users only wish they were. When the Air Force said they ruled the skys in the past, they only thought they did; or more correctly, if they did, they didn't rule the ground.

KyJim · August 24, 2012, 03:08 PM

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And I guess walls and a solid roof never gave you an expectation of privacy either???? Many of these craft can see through your walls in levels of detail you wouldnt believe. Should the government who is to protect us now be recording us through our house walls and in our most private moments?

It can and will happen and wont matter if its an accident or intentional, it will happen.. No the government must have clear limits of its power and ability to spy on the population.

There is a Supreme Court decision that says the use of infrared technology to "see" through the walls of one's home is a search and would normally require a warrant. They have accepted cert on a case where police conduct a "knock and talk" at the front door (perfectly lawful so far) but have a drug dog with them who alerts to the smell of marijuana from inside the house. Is this like the use of infrared to "see" inside the home or just a simple knock and talk? Interesting question for the court to answer.

TXsnake · August 26, 2012, 09:35 PM

I believe the same limitations will apply that already apply. Police departments have used helicopters and planes to inspect property for years. They use them regularly to look for marihuana fields. You have very little expectation of privacy from the air.

BlueTrain · August 27, 2012, 09:24 AM

How long have we seen signs on highways that say "speed enforced by aircraft?"

August 23, 2012, 05:03 PM	#26
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,809	I think everyone is afraid that these things may be as good as possible users only wish they were. When the Air Force said they ruled the skys in the past, they only thought they did; or more correctly, if they did, they didn't rule the ground. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

August 27, 2012, 09:24 AM	#29
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,809	How long have we seen signs on highways that say "speed enforced by aircraft?" __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

August 26, 2012, 09:35 PM	#28
TXsnake Junior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Posts: 6	I believe the same limitations will apply that already apply. Police departments have used helicopters and planes to inspect property for years. They use them regularly to look for marihuana fields. You have very little expectation of privacy from the air.