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
@96BH6BNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, in limited situations
@95M6D853yrs3Y
Yes but no, if it causes more pollution and distress then I feel it shouldn’t be an idea at all
@95866PY3yrs3Y
Not over private property unless for hired work
@8YB8J6N3yrs3Y
Yes but insuring safety and privacy issues are thoroughly addressed and laws in place to prevent improper use
@8VRLRPD4yrs4Y
I don’t have an opinion on this.
@8VMCVSC4yrs4Y
Yes if heavily monitored
@8VLP3DJ4yrs4Y
Within reason and as long as enforced regulations.
@8VLJKBY4yrs4Y
Not without proper clearance.
@8VJYQ2L4yrs4Y
Yes, but in restricted areas
@8VGWZ7J4yrs4Y
Only if there are strict regulations in place that would mitigate privacy concerns
@8VCDNVB4yrs4Y
Yes, but with heavy restrictions.
@8VBFZL94yrs4Y
I neither agree nor disagree I don’t see the point
@8V8ZBSN4yrs4Y
Only if it respects personal bouderies
@8V8L6WD4yrs4Y
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
business should not be able to do anything consumers cannot, period
@8V53PTT4yrs4Y
Yess with a licence to do so
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
@8TX9HPN4yrs4Y
Drones should be banned all together
@8TWBJBZ4yrs4Y
It depends on the commercial purpose and where it is being used.
@8TW4RVM4yrs4Y
With regulations in place of where and how they can be used.
@8TV3S3D4yrs4Y
@8TTX6GJ4yrs4Y
Yes, if it used to find missing persons only.
@8TQT3TX4yrs4Y
Pending strict privacy and airspace regulations
@8TK2ZQC4yrs4Y
No, people deserve privacy
as long they respect the privacy of others, and are used for creative and recreational purposes, other than governmental use
depends on what the commercial purpose is
@8T7SJS44yrs4Y
Yes but it should be closely regulated
@8SYLM984yrs4Y
i don’t care about drones tbh
@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.
@8SGDSH44yrs4Y
@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
@8S988DY4yrs4Y
Not very educated about this particular topic
@8RBVGZD4yrs4Y
It’s a touchy subject. We live in a capitalist society so my inclination is yes but I think it should be very regulated.
@8QV27234yrs4Y
I mean I’d prefer if they didn’t
@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.
It should be within reason and people should be made aware of what is happening.
I don’t really have an opinion
@8PV7XS74yrs4Y
Yes but create regulations to protect privacy
@8PSMXJ64yrs4Y
With a special permit only
As long as it doesn't invade peoples privacy
@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.
@8PBTPGM4yrs4Y
Yes only if the area of footage is consenting
@8KLDP3G4yrs4Y
Yes, but limit the usage of drones to particular industries
@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
@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
@8D9R2VQ5yrs5Y
There needs to be regulations in place first
@9CLF8FB2yrs2Y
Only if they have a licence so they can be used responsibly but it would be hard to ensure proper use.
@9864WG82yrs2Y
If monitered and used responsibly.
@9863HW42yrs2Y
What does that even mean?
@95FXZXD3yrs3Y
It should be reviewed for purpose of use
@8TYTHTC4yrs4Y
yes, but with regulations.
@8QJQ8GN4yrs4Y
Yes, but it should be government regulated
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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