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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@9BPD7B32yrs2Y
Too many factors for a yes or no answer
@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
@93VSBW43yrs3Y
How does this pertain to the quiz
@93RSJG83yrs3Y
If it does not invade the privacy of others
@8YB8J6N3yrs3Y
Yes but insuring safety and privacy issues are thoroughly addressed and laws in place to prevent improper use
@8Y852BQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but needs additional regulation around usage
@8VRLRPD4yrs4Y
I don’t have an opinion on this.
@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.
@8VHF9YY4yrs4Y
Depends if there not near private property yes if they are no
@8VGWZ7J4yrs4Y
Only if there are strict regulations in place that would mitigate privacy concerns
@8VCDNVB4yrs4Y
Yes, but with heavy restrictions.
@8V8ZBSN4yrs4Y
Only if it respects personal bouderies
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
business should not be able to do anything consumers cannot, period
@8V34DMM4yrs4Y
Yes, but with permit only
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.
@8TK2ZQC4yrs4Y
No, people deserve privacy
@8TJ42VR4yrs4Y
@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
@8SL99XN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with tight regulation.
@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
@8RTBZMV4yrs4Y
If it’s on their own private property.
@8RPRWS34yrs4Y
Yes, and only on public property, or their own privately owned property
@8R3Z6834yrs4Y
Yes, but highly regulate it.
@8QV27234yrs4Y
I mean I’d prefer if they didn’t
@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
It should be within reason and people should be made aware of what is happening.
@8PJFZL34yrs4Y
As long as no ones privacy is invaded without permission
@8PC5V9Z4yrs4Y
I think the government should allow the use of drones for commercial purposes to only those who have some sort of paperwork.
@8LGXPFQ4yrs4Y
I think they should not to be able to film in a neighboored
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
@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
@8DR57VM5yrs5Y
Yes, provided they do not have cameras or are used for ulterior motives
@9CLF8FB2yrs2Y
Only if they have a licence so they can be used responsibly but it would be hard to ensure proper use.
@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
@98752TC2yrs2Y
As long as there is proof that it is safe, it is being used in a safe environment, and it is being operated by professionals it should be okay.
@9864WG82yrs2Y
If monitered and used responsibly.
@95FXZXD3yrs3Y
It should be reviewed for purpose of use
@8TWMBV94yrs4Y
as long as it doesn’t interfere with people’s privacy
Yes, but with strict regs.
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.
@8DMQCCPConservative5yrs5Y
So long as it doesn’t interfere with our rights to privacy
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