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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With the correct regulations, drones can be a profitable and prosperous industry. But regulations are key.
@9FDMDLMNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but regulate their use and require training and licensing.
@96JJ99N3yrs3Y
In a capitalist sense it's bad but if we were socialists yes
@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
@942J6D5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes but not on private property
@93RSJG83yrs3Y
If it does not invade the privacy of others
@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
@MiladyBeeNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, only with Nav Canada approval as to where and when drones will be used.
@8V9DK7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as *everyone* involved consents to being in these recordings.
@8V8JCQP4yrs4Y
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
business should not be able to do anything consumers cannot, period
@8V5RP654yrs4Y
It doesn’t bother me either way
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.
@8TZ48GP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as people don’t invade my privacy.
@8T7SJS44yrs4Y
Yes but it should be closely regulated
@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
@8S5R3TM4yrs4Y
With adequate regulation
@8R5XTG54yrs4Y
With permission of owners they may be disturbing
@8R474N4Conservative4yrs4Y
It depends. As long as they follow and respect the rules and do not cross boundaries.
@8QKQ8S64yrs4Y
@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
@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.
@8FYSD9W5yrs5Y
It depends on how widespread the usage is.
@8DYSTKL5yrs5Y
I don’t care/know enough about this to care
@9CM3TSJ2yrs2Y
It depends on the "commercial purpose"
Yes, as long as it doesn't pose on someones privacy.
@98WXKGQ2yrs2Y
Yes, but there should be a comprehensive regulatory mechanism enforced by the government that prioritizes civilian privacy, safety and security.
@9863HW42yrs2Y
What does that even mean?
@8VQZJTXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Can we have some privacy for one moment in life.
@8TYTHTC4yrs4Y
yes, but with regulations.
Yes, but with strict regs.
@8QP5DVXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
What specifically would be the use?
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