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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@9BX33CT2yrs2Y
@9BPD7B32yrs2Y
Too many factors for a yes or no answer
@963W6K93yrs3Y
Yes, but with high priority on the safety of people and wildlife in the event of a malfunction.
Yes, but at a cost and with a licence
@95M6D853yrs3Y
Yes but no, if it causes more pollution and distress then I feel it shouldn’t be an idea at all
@95866PY3yrs3Y
@942J6D5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes but not on private property
@93VSBW43yrs3Y
How does this pertain to the quiz
@93RSJG83yrs3Y
If it does not invade the privacy of others
@92DD9S33yrs3Y
Do not understand the question
@8ZN3SJY3yrs3Y
Yes, but should be regulated so that it isn't used for other purposes then delivery
Not over private property unless for hired work
@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
Yes with tight restrictions
@8VRLRPD4yrs4Y
I don’t have an opinion on this.
@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.
@8VLG64N4yrs4Y
Only if it can be regulated to ensure there is no abuse of individual's privacy.
@8VJYQ2L4yrs4Y
Yes, but in restricted areas
@8VJ7DM54yrs4Y
Depends on the type of commercialism
@8VGWZ7J4yrs4Y
Only if there are strict regulations in place that would mitigate privacy concerns
@8VCX4HF4yrs4Y
I’m unsure on the subject
@8VCDNVB4yrs4Y
Yes, but with heavy restrictions.
@8VBFZL94yrs4Y
I neither agree nor disagree I don’t see the point
@8V9DK7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as *everyone* involved consents to being in these recordings.
@8V8ZBSN4yrs4Y
Only if it respects personal bouderies
@8V8L6WD4yrs4Y
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
business should not be able to do anything consumers cannot, period
@8V5RP654yrs4Y
It doesn’t bother me either way
@8V53PTT4yrs4Y
Yess with a licence to do so
@8V34DMM4yrs4Y
Yes, but with permit only
@8V2GMYM4yrs4Y
It depends on the situation, what it’s being used for and where.
Drones should require licenses to ensure they are used responsibly. They are a potential safety threat and can easily be used for terrorism or surveillance.
@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.
@8TV3S3D4yrs4Y
@8TTX6GJ4yrs4Y
Yes, if it used to find missing persons only.
@8TQT3TX4yrs4Y
Pending strict privacy and airspace regulations
@8TK2ZQC4yrs4Y
No, people deserve privacy
@8TJG8P3New Democratic4yrs4Y
i dont really have an opinion on this
@8TJ42VR4yrs4Y
depends on what the commercial purpose is
@8T8C6K44yrs4Y
Yes, with news/online discussion or reports of the situations.
@8T7SJS44yrs4Y
Yes but it should be closely regulated
@8T3WWGV4yrs4Y
Sorta? Yes but be monitored, people could buy them and say it's for commercial use but turn around and use it for nasty things.
@8SYLM984yrs4Y
i don’t care about drones tbh
@8SXXZD74yrs4Y
as long as it is not to put someone in danger
@8SXH2KS4yrs4Y
AS long as it can be monitored properly.
@8SPHTY84yrs4Y
Personally, I think they should if they informed the public before hand and let them know the boundaries of where the camera is shooting
@8SL99XN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with tight regulation.
@8SGP44H4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if there is a lockdown/pandemic
@8SGDSH44yrs4Y
@RadicalLeftist4yrs4Y
I don’t have an opinion on this
@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
@8S8BW564yrs4Y
Yes, but with restrictuons
@8S5R3TM4yrs4Y
With adequate regulation
@8RPRWS34yrs4Y
Yes, and only on public property, or their own privately owned property
@8RJT6GC4yrs4Y
Depends on if they’re in safe flying locations that won’t cause harm to wildlife, or will keep them from causing injuries or privacy issues for humans.
Yes, but mostly for emergency services
@8R5XTG54yrs4Y
With permission of owners they may be disturbing
@8R3Z6834yrs4Y
Yes, but highly regulate it.
@8QV27234yrs4Y
I mean I’d prefer if they didn’t
@8QSW7WT4yrs4Y
I feel like this is a great idea for the future, but not right now
@8QRYHBN4yrs4Y
@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.
@8QG2X7N4yrs4Y
With permission or permit
@8QDJ2DRConservative4yrs4Y
As long as it doesn’t invade my private space.
@8QCCSWK4yrs4Y
It depends on what type of use
It should be within reason and people should be made aware of what is happening.
@8PSMXJ64yrs4Y
With a special permit only
@8PKDCVZ4yrs4Y
There should be limits and boundaries but they should be legal within commercial use
@8PKC3C3New Democratic4yrs4Y
I don’t really care or understand
@8PJFZL34yrs4Y
As long as no ones privacy is invaded without permission
@8PDRZ784yrs4Y
Yes as long as they are not being used for security purposes by there company.
@8PC5V9Z4yrs4Y
I think the government should allow the use of drones for commercial purposes to only those who have some sort of paperwork.
@8KLDP3G4yrs4Y
Yes, but limit the usage of drones to particular industries
@8KJM4TX4yrs4Y
Yes as long as not to see the public
Yes But not for Surveillance
@8JHT3774yrs4Y
There needs to be control in what is allowed, but there is benefits for using drones. As long as you are respecting people's boundaries and not annoying people.
@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
So long as they respect privacy, trespassing and other laws
@8FYSD9W5yrs5Y
It depends on how widespread the usage is.
@8FCPB6S5yrs5Y
Yes, but such commercial purposes should be heavily regulated
yes but assuring that it is only for commercial use
@8DYSTKL5yrs5Y
I don’t care/know enough about this to care
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