In the first 4 months of 2015 Transport Canada issued 1,600 permits for commercial drones. In contrast, the U.S.’s Federal Aviation Administration issued only 69. Over 110 companies in Canada now provide commercial drone services, which are regularly used by the movie and television industry, oil and gas companies, forestry companies and farmers.
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@96JJ99N3yrs3Y
In a capitalist sense it's bad but if we were socialists yes
@968GGZZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but at a cost and with a licence
@942J6D5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes but not on private property
@93RSJG83yrs3Y
If it does not invade the privacy of others
Yes, for certain area and research.
@8ZN3SJY3yrs3Y
Yes, but should be regulated so that it isn't used for other purposes then delivery
@8YWQK4Q3yrs3Y
Yes but need permission from government before use of drones and must be strictly for commercial purposes only
@8YB8J6N3yrs3Y
Yes but insuring safety and privacy issues are thoroughly addressed and laws in place to prevent improper use
@8VRC67T4yrs4Y
Yes provided they fufill a application of what the intended use is, and they are given restrictions to abide by regarding flying height, noise, timing allowed in airspace etc to prevent disturbance to citizens
@8VPBX7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
It would have to be heavily monitored to prevent issues
@8VMCVSC4yrs4Y
Yes if heavily monitored
@8VLP3DJ4yrs4Y
Within reason and as long as enforced regulations.
@8VLJKBY4yrs4Y
Not without proper clearance.
@8VJYQ2L4yrs4Y
Yes, but in restricted areas
@8VGWZ7J4yrs4Y
Only if there are strict regulations in place that would mitigate privacy concerns
@8VCDNVB4yrs4Y
Yes, but with heavy restrictions.
@8V9DK7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as *everyone* involved consents to being in these recordings.
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
business should not be able to do anything consumers cannot, period
@8TZ74J64yrs4Y
I don’t see why it’s necessary- but Only if it doesn’t violate people’s privacy
@8TZ48GP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as people don’t invade my privacy.
@8TWBJBZ4yrs4Y
It depends on the commercial purpose and where it is being used.
@8TQT3TX4yrs4Y
Pending strict privacy and airspace regulations
@8TJ42VR4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the drones won't be a danger hazard to people living in that area.
@8SYLM984yrs4Y
i don’t care about drones tbh
@8SXXZD74yrs4Y
as long as it is not to put someone in danger
@8SQDZJ24yrs4Y
If it has practical purposes such as deliveries, yes. Public surveillance and invasion of privacy is a deal breaker.
@8SGP44H4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if there is a lockdown/pandemic
@8SD5W3M4yrs4Y
I feel as though the public is not aware of the pros and cons of this issue and before any decision is made the public needs to be aware of this
@8S5R3TM4yrs4Y
With adequate regulation
@8R87LCZ4yrs4Y
Strict regulations so people in delivery jobs aren't extremely impacted plus privacy and information storage concerns are addressed
@8R5XTG54yrs4Y
With permission of owners they may be disturbing
@8R3Z6834yrs4Y
Yes, but highly regulate it.
It depends. As long as they follow and respect the rules and do not cross boundaries.
@8QKQ8S64yrs4Y
@8QJW62X4yrs4Y
Yes, if regulated to ensure ethical use, privacy, and no environmental impact
@8QGBJRP4yrs4Y
Yes, if it's regulated to some degree. Otherwise it could pose a potentially serious security/privacy risk.
@8PKC3C3New Democratic4yrs4Y
I don’t really care or understand
Yes But not for Surveillance
@8J74W675yrs5Y
depends how aware people are
@8HZ32NMNew Democratic5yrs5Y
Yes, however which cases these drones can be used in has to be public information and the regulations should be made with experts in fields such as security.
@8H6D94X5yrs5Y
@8GKZWKL5yrs5Y
Should have some restrictions
@8FYSD9W5yrs5Y
It depends on how widespread the usage is.
@8FCPB6S5yrs5Y
Yes, but such commercial purposes should be heavily regulated
@8DYSTKL5yrs5Y
I don’t care/know enough about this to care
@8DR57VM5yrs5Y
Yes, provided they do not have cameras or are used for ulterior motives
@9CM3TSJ2yrs2Y
It depends on the "commercial purpose"
@99NGJGR2yrs2Y
Depends on the type of business using them, definitely not in public spaces though.
@998PJNK2yrs2Y
For certain jobs, yes but for regular jobs ,no be cause it removes jobs for people
@98WXKGQ2yrs2Y
Yes, but there should be a comprehensive regulatory mechanism enforced by the government that prioritizes civilian privacy, safety and security.
@98VYSK92yrs2Y
@936DPB6New Democratic3yrs3Y
@8YJ8T773yrs3Y
It has its pros and cons
@8TWMBV94yrs4Y
as long as it doesn’t interfere with people’s privacy
Yes, but with strict regs.
@8QP5DVXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
What specifically would be the use?
It depends. If drones are used for things like delivering prescriptions to remote communities, then yes. If they are used for scouting forestry opportunities, perhaps not.
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