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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@9RL3TFFNew Democratic9mos9MO
Yes if it were used for commercial film and photography and services like search and rescue. There is enough advertising plugging up everything around us. We don’t need drones following us around trying to sell something
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 10mos10MO
Yes, the idea and commercialisation of drones have several positive outcomes. However, such drones should have to follow the same flight/transport safety regulations and rules that other devices use for transport and commercialisation.
With the correct regulations, drones can be a profitable and prosperous industry. But regulations are key.
Drones play crucial role in businesses because with the help of these technical gadgets deliveries within time period to distance place become possible
@9FDMDLMNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but regulate their use and require training and licensing.
@99Z3579New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, but only with strict laws in place. Companies should not be allowed to use them to spy on people or gather their information. The drones should also have to be licensed for them to be allowed.
@96KGPBCNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes. As long as it is being used saftley
@96H3PG8New Democratic3yrs3Y
Doesn’t really effect me
@96BH6BNNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, in limited situations
@95VJ78LNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but make sure privacy is a main priority.
@942J6D5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes but not on private property
@93FTCVGNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, with heavy monitoring
@93CQRLYNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Depends on the use of the drone (like transportation of low danger goods like food or construction materials)
@937ZYZYNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it meets a certain government standard
@8ZV9JJWNew Democratic3yrs3Y
As long as it doesn't breach the privacy of others.
@8ZNHMP8New Democratic3yrs3Y
with certain restrictions and regulations yes
@8XYTKJ2New Democratic3yrs3Y
Not quite sure what this means
@8XBJ3YGNew Democratic3yrs3Y
which type of commercial is this🤔
@8VZ8MYYNew Democratic4yrs4Y
yes but with rules and regulations
@8VQF6XYNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, with a permit and or licence issued by the government to regulate usage.
@8VQC4JCNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No opinion, doesn’t really bother me much
@8VPBX7TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
It would have to be heavily monitored to prevent issues
@8VMYV48New Democratic4yrs4Y
Sure but if I catch it watching me sunbath, I’m going to shoot it with a nerff toy
@8VM85YMNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Don’t know enough about the risks and benefits
@8VKH4X2New Democratic4yrs4Y
Depending on the commercial, it is a bit strange to have drones flying around only for commercials.
@8VHM6V3New Democratic4yrs4Y
Sure, but find a new way to open up jobs for people who lose theirs.
@8VG9JQRNew Democratic4yrs4Y
As long as they're not watching people with them.
@8VG8PJHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Permit the use with a permit
@8VCYZ58New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but there must still be areas where there are no fly zones.
@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.
@8V7YTL5New Democratic4yrs4Y
yes, with regulations in place
@8V3GH9HNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes with specific regulations. Privacy issues must be considered.
@8V3G93TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Drones should be geared to send goods to low income communities, rural communities, and communities with high levels of food insecurity, such as up north in Nunavut and the territories
@8V38DM6New Democratic4yrs4Y
Mostly no, but if it is very important then yes
@8TW8M9PNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Only for certain purposes
@8TW2XXJNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but all drone operators should be licensed and regulated.
@8TVBRX2New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but ensure regulations are in place to prevent drone-related injuries and incidences.
@8TT9XGXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but require permits for commercial use of drones.
@8TLY4JFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, that is a invasion of privacy
@8TJG8P3New Democratic4yrs4Y
i dont really have an opinion on this
@8TJ5P73New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as there are regulations and that is is monitored.
@8T2QVGZNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, however it should be strictly regulated in order to reduce waste and maintain jobs
@8SV4XVH4yrs4Y
You can use a drone when ever as long as it’s not starting or creeping.
@8RLGPSWNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as said drones are not being used in privacy breaches.
@8R67T6TNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes but there needs to be laws emplaced that prevent companies from putting cameras in it or having it in public places.
@dstumaraoNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Depends on what they intend to use the drones for.
@8QS3ZG9New Democratic4yrs4Y
I personally think drones are not a harm to anyone, unless someone is using it to invade a persons privacy
@8QDRPS8New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but under strict regulations to avoid any abuse of privacy or intelligence purposes.
@8PZSNFTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but aviation and personal safety must be maintained
@8PNVK4KNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be heavily restricted
@8PKC3C3New Democratic4yrs4Y
I don’t really care or understand
@8M9VG8NNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes but only buy individuals that have a clean record and are licensed to use one for commercial
Yes but anything unethical going on then it shouldn't be used.
@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.
@8HBG22FNew Democratic5yrs5Y
What possible commercial use violates privacy
@8CB9YFTNew Democratic5yrs5Y
if you check the footage
@9CMRV3GNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, provided they are used responsibly and legally.
@9CBVBW3New Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as privacy is respected.
@9C7FTGQNew Democratic2yrs2Y
people could use that drone to do criminal activities.
@9BB4DKCNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Drones can be useful in any number of very important ways, but they also present problems for privacy and safety. Regulations, long-term vision, and oversight would be a must.
@9B3ZPKNNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Depends on the situation of use.
@99PN64YNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, with limitations to protect indigenous lands and peoples.
@98Q7WWBNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Depends, They should run accurate background tests for the person trying to use drones for commercial purposes
@98KGHGHNew Democratic2yrs2Y
It depends on the type of commercial purpose. Surveyors and construction might benefit but do we need drone delivered pizza?
@95DDGX5New Democratic3yrs3Y
Only if it doesn't effect the economy
@936DPB6New Democratic3yrs3Y
@8VQZJTXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Can we have some privacy for one moment in life.
@8V76GNDNew Democratic4yrs4Y
yes, with regulations in place that regulate privacy safe guards and appropriate use of technology. There needs to be taxes on this use, as well as on other forms of technology that replace people jobs.
@8QP5DVXNew Democratic4yrs4Y
What specifically would be the use?
@8KGT48KNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, with a licence and permits approved on a project by project basis
@8K8RJSQNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but only under strict guidelines
@8DYNF99New Democratic5yrs5Y
It depends. I think people should have a licence if they want to use them commercially
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