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.
@9BPD7B32yrs2Y
Too many factors for a yes or no answer
@96JJ99N3yrs3Y
In a capitalist sense it's bad but if we were socialists yes
@968GGZZ3yrs3Y
@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
Yes, for certain area and research.
If they send me poo pics
@8ZN3SJY3yrs3Y
Yes, but should be regulated so that it isn't used for other purposes then delivery
@8YB8J6N3yrs3Y
Yes but insuring safety and privacy issues are thoroughly addressed and laws in place to prevent improper use
@8W56MJS4yrs4Y
Only for situations where it is absolutely necessary
Yes with tight restrictions
@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
@8VJYQ2L4yrs4Y
Yes, but in restricted areas
@8VCX4HF4yrs4Y
I’m unsure on the subject
@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.
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
business should not be able to do anything consumers cannot, period
@8V5RP654yrs4Y
It doesn’t bother me either way
@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.
@8TW4DJJ4yrs4Y
Only to help better people’s lives
@8TQT3TX4yrs4Y
Pending strict privacy and airspace regulations
@8TLGN294yrs4Y
Not on tax payer dollars
@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
@8RPRWS34yrs4Y
Yes, and only on public property, or their own privately owned property
@8R87LCZ4yrs4Y
Strict regulations so people in delivery jobs aren't extremely impacted plus privacy and information storage concerns are addressed
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.
@8PDRZ784yrs4Y
Yes as long as they are not being used for security purposes by there company.
@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.
@8FCPB6S5yrs5Y
Yes, but such commercial purposes should be heavily regulated
@99NGJGR2yrs2Y
Depends on the type of business using them, definitely not in public spaces though.
i have no opinions on this
@98XPN3N2yrs2Y
Yes if it doesn't harm any birds
@98WXKGQ2yrs2Y
Yes, but there should be a comprehensive regulatory mechanism enforced by the government that prioritizes civilian privacy, safety and security.
@98LB7W42yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the drones are subject to strict regulations
@9863HW42yrs2Y
What does that even mean?
@8TYTHTC4yrs4Y
yes, but with regulations.
@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?
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