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Should the government permit the use of drones for commercial purposes?

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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 @95XDV9DLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but at a cost and with a licence

 @95T262Vfrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

It depends on what kind of commercial they want to use drones for.

 @8VLKTSJfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

It depends what they're being used for

 @8V97FCKfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Only if it is safe to do so and the proper provisions are in place. This will be something that will probably have to be fluid in change with time because it's never been done before.

 @8V8PKZ6from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

More research needs to be done on this. If they just say yes it will get out of hand and there could be problems.

 @8TYT9YDConservativefrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

As long as it does not intrude the privacy of others

 @8SWGJ5Kfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

yes, as long as it is strictly for commercial purposes.

 @8SVXD6Gfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

yes but only if it used for commercial purposes, which I don't believe it would be so no.

 @8SL99XNfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only with tight regulation.

 @8QV2723from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

I mean I’d prefer if they didn’t

 @8FYSD9Wfrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

It depends on how widespread the usage is.

 @8D32FWZfrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

We have no choice. This is the future technology.

 @99PN64YNew Democraticfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, with limitations to protect indigenous lands and peoples.

 @98S4797from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if the people in the shot have consented and know they are being watched by a drone

 @9864WG8from Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

If monitered and used responsibly.

 @8VPYBYGfrom Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

There has to be strict regulations around the use of drones.

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