Drones Benefits

The world we live in has experienced many horrific events such as 9/11 and the Boston Marathon bombing, but what if we could have stopped these events with the help of security? Security has evolved dramatically from the past and is very beneficial to the government and to the public. While there are opposing views as to how much power the government should have when it comes to monitoring citizens, it is easy to see that the benefits override the possible negative effects. The power we give our government to monitor its citizens should be allowed but with appropriate limits. While screenings at the airport and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras are beneficial, some argue the use of drones and other undercover surveillance objects are crossing the line of individual privacy. Government surveillance has proven itself to be very beneficial in protecting the lives of the public. While flying over an …show more content…
Drones can aid many people in many ways and have benefits that no other technology can offer. Assisting in search and rescue missions after a natural disaster such as floods or tornados or a massive tragedy. Drones have also been very useful for our military. Drones can be used to help scope out unfamiliar territory and potentially dangerous territory as well. Drones can also lead the way into battle to help spot the enemy before it spots you. They have the potential to help in many ways, but still many are skeptical about what privacy issues may arise. Although helpful, in the wrong hands, drones could lead to an invasion of privacy and unlawful activities. Recently in Oklahoma, a drone was intercepted at a state penitentiary attempting to smuggle in hacksaw blades, illegal drugs as well as a cell phone and super glue. The invasion of privacy comes from when the public is allowed to purchase them and use them to do whatever they want to