GISuser.com

Mobile, Technology, and Business news

  • PRESS
    • Submit PR
    • Top Press
    • Business
    • Software
    • Hardware
    • UAV News
    • Mobile Technology
  • FEATURES
    • Around the Web
    • Social Media Features
    • EXPERTS & Guests
    • Tips
    • Infographics
  • Events
  • CAREERS
  • Advertise
    • Advertise
  • Shop
  • Tradepubs
  • facebook
You are here: Home / *FEATURES / EXPERTS / Infographic – The Past and Future of Drones in the U.S.

Infographic – The Past and Future of Drones in the U.S.

June 4, 2014 By Editor

Americans have a long love affair with aviation, so why should unmanned aviation be any different? Truth is, it probably won’t be, as tens of thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, will launch into the skies over the U.S. in the next couple of decades. What’s our history with drones, how are they being used, what’s to come, and what are some of the legal issues with expanding the use of civilian drones?

How Drones Are Being Used

A Supreme Court ruling in the 1980s found that the Fourth Amendment doesn’t necessarily prohibit the government from carrying out aerial surveillance, even without a warrant. As technology continues to improve, there’s little doubt you can expect to see more UAVs in the skies over the U.S. (6)

What they’re used for: (7)

  • Weather detection
  • 3D mapping
  • Monitoring wildlife
  • Farming
  • Search and rescue
  • Law enforcement

How They Might Be Used in the Future

As the cost of drones becomes cheaper thanks to the same kinds of innovations that make smartphones increasingly small, domestic drone uses will continue to expand. Here’s a look at likely technology drones will have in the coming years: (6)

  • Night vision
  • High-powered zoom
  • See-through imaging
  • Video analysis

With those advancements should come discussions over privacy. Here are a few of the areas of concern: (6)

  • Mission creep
  • Tracking
  • Discriminatory targeting
  • Institutional abuse
  • Automated law enforcement

Drones
Source: CriminalJusticeDegreeHub.com
See more details from http://www.criminaljusticedegreehub.com/drones-future/

 

Filed Under: EXPERTS, Infographics, THE EDITOR, UAV/UAS Tagged With: editor, expert, Experts, feature, gletham, infographic, News, Select Category, UAS, UAV






Editor’s Picks

Oil and Water: Mapping the South China Sea

Feature – Oil and Water: Mapping the South China Sea

Call For Papers – Location Based Services 2015 Innovate with Location Data

ArcGIS 10.3 and ArcGIS Pro Now Available – Modernize GIS for Organizations and Enterprises

Dev Tip- The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks

See More Editor's Picks...

About Editor

Glenn is a geographer and a GIS professional with over 20 years experience in the industry. He's the co-founder of GISuser and several other technology web publications.

Feed

  • RSS


GIS jobs


Recent Features

Digitalization and Simulation at the North Pole

Natural Gas District & GIS-Centric Asset Management

5 Ways Technology Is Affecting The Sharing Economy

Spotlight – Township Canada: Explore Canadian Legal Land Descriptions on a Map

GeoGeeksinCars – The one in “Tippy” the right-hand drive Mitsubishi, at DevSummit

More Posts from this Category

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Europe Telecommunication Relay Services Market revenue to surpass US$ 2 Bn by 2027
  • How to Grab Knowledge about profitable BTC Trading in North Carolina?
  • 5 Uses of Metaverse Technology to Improve Your Business Today
  • How to Make Effective PowerPoint Presentations
  • Signs That Your Secret Crush Is In Love With You

RSS Career Tips

  • Four Characteristics of the Best Virtual Employees
  • 28 Tools to Conquer the Social Media Recruiting World
  • 8 Questions Employers Should Ask About Coronavirus
  • Jobcase Launches Free Unemployment Resource Center for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
  • Must-Have Gadgets and Technology for the Remote Office Worker


shop for geogeek swag

RSS Tech pubs

  • Demand Shaping vs Demand Planning -- Data informed Problem Solving
  • From Buzzwords to Business: The Reality of Demand & Supply Planning
  • Demand Driven Planning & Optimization: Retail Distributor

RSS Computers

  • HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security
  • Windows... On Speed
  • The Idiot's Ultimate Guide to Build Your Own PC

RSS HR Tips

  • Access Global Mental Health Benefits Data From 50+ Countries
  • The Employer Playbook: Taking Care of Burnout in Biotech
  • The Employee Retention Strategies for Organizational Success: For HR and Benefit Leaders in Financial Services Industries

RSS Gov Tech

  • Productivity & Profitability: How the Cloud is Revolutionizing the Legal Industry
  • When Do You Really Need the Expense of a Law Firm?
  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: How you can win more bids

RSS UAV news

  • Dedrone Launches DedronePortable for Military and Commercial Entities Around the World
  • Preliminary Agenda Announced for 2022 UAS Summit & Expo
  • Draganfly Deploys Versatile Situational Assessment Drones to Ukraine

RSS Geojobs

  • IT Endpoint Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
Copyright Spatial Media LLC 2003 - 2015