This document discusses different types and uses of drones, including military, commercial, and agricultural applications. It provides examples of specific drones like the IAI RQ-5 Hunter and MQ-1 Predator. The document also notes debates around the legal and ethical issues of drone strikes and regulations around commercial drone use. Overall, the document presents information on the capabilities of drones and both the benefits and criticisms of different drone applications.

2. Unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise known as drones,
are remotely-controlled aircrafts which may be armed
with weapon or surveillance systems.
What is a drone?

3. IAI RQ-5 Hunter: United States Army's Short Range UAV
system for division and corps commanders.
Lockheed Martin Polecat : Used for research.
MQ-1 Predator drone : Used for airstrikes.
Military drones

4. Real estate agents are using remote-controlled aircraft to film
bird's-eye-view video tours of homes, land and commercial
properties.
Drones could allow businesses to deliver products to customers
without having to send a driver.
Commercial photography has a lot to gain from legal UAVs.
Drone-aided search and rescue missions have been adopted by
law enforcement across the country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eYIZDLXqOo
http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2014/02/11/t-north-dakota-drones-
aerospace.cnnmoney/index.html
http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/12/02/t-amazon-drone-
delivery.cnnmoney/index.html
Commercial Drones

5. Commercial Drones

6. Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and
imaging capabilities .
Equipped with autopilot using GPS and a standard point-
and-shoot camera.
Collects data such as patterns in irrigation, soil variation,
and pest infestations.
Agricultural Drones

7. The use of drones for information collection in the
journalism industry is still new.
Kanye West has a fear that a drones could accidentally
electrocute his daughter.
PSJD is the first international organization dedicated to
the emerging field of drone journalism.
http://time.com/2967209/best-drone-videos/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiSEIUnPlEE
Drone Journalism

8. Drone strikes make the United States safer by decimating
terrorist networks across the world.
Drone strikes are cheaper than engaging in ground or
manned aerial combat.
Drones make US military personnel safer.
The majority of Americans support drone strikes.
Pros About Drones

9. Drone strikes kill large numbers of civilians and
traumatize local populations.
Drone strikes violate international law.
Drone strikes violate the sovereignty of other countries.
Drone strikes are extremely unpopular in the affected
countries.
Many drone operators have emotional and psychological
stress.
Cons About Drones

10. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration currently
prohibits the commercial use of UAVs.
In Canada, operators can apply for special licenses.
Drone strikes are legal under international law.
Drone strikes are legal under US law.
Laws About Drones

11. Statistics About Drone Strikes
Year Number
of
Attacks
Militants Civilians Unknown Total
2008 36 223 28 47 334
2009 54 387 70 92 603
2010 122 788 16 45 971
2011 73 420 62 35 590
2012 48 268 5 33 354
2013 26 145 4 4 179
Total 369 2,291 286 274 3220

12. What do you think about drones?
Do you think we should use drones?
If so, where should we use them?
Who should regulate the usage of drones?
Conclusion

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