Drone Revolution: Lawmakers react to fears of Big Brother

Drone Revolution: Lawmakers react to fears of Big Brother (access required)

By Gary Grado - gary.grado@azcapitoltimes.com

Published: March 1, 2013 at 9:29 am

For decades, police have been peering into backyards from helicopters to look for signs of crime without having to get search warrants. But the impending revolution of drones, or unmanned aircraft, brings fears of a Big Brother rising to watch over people’s lives. And now concern about unmanned aircraft has spawned legislation to force police officers to get court approval when they want to use the technology in criminal investigations.

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