When these drone things were brought to my attention, the very first thing that popped up into my mind was: The invasion of one’s privacy. As if having an automatic toilet isn’t good enough, these flying gadgets come along! “Within the last year media coverage on actual and potential civil drone uses appears to have increased (Maximilian Jablonowski, Culture Machine Vol 16, 2015). Why are there a large amount of these devices floating? I mean shouldn’t we have a say as to whether or not we want this to come into play?
Drones are influencing commerce in media as well. According to the Center for a New America Security, “…hobbyist drones include those that are readily for purchase- generally for no more than a thousand dollars- by any interested party”. I like how this article puts an emphasis on no more than a thousand dollars. That’s the amount of money I make at my job in three months! OK, maybe I’m over-exaggerating, but that is a bit pricy. Why would someone pay that much for this? What would you possibly need it or be using it for? This device should only be used for people who’re fighting at war in the military. It can help them capture the people they’re at war with. I mean I honestly don’t think it would be a good idea to put this on the market. The supply and demand of this machine can cause problems for many people, myself included. There could be a peeping Tom in the building right next to me who is watching me bathe just from looking in their drown.
If my opinion on this topic doesn’t convince you about the dangers of drones, maybe this statement from the article will: “According to researches at John Hopkins University, many machines in this soaring industry may be vulnerable to serious cyber threats which could include, among other things, cause an otherwise sophisticated autonomous filter to come crashing down” (“Johns Hopkins Team Hacks, Crashes Hobby to Expose Security Flaws”). There you have it! There were actually researchers who took the time out of their day to come up with a conclusion which focuses on the dangers of using drones.
I said it before, and I’m going to say it one last time. DRONES ARE AN INVASION OF ONE’S PRIVACY. I don’t think I would even be able to walk down the street if I knew that this thing was following me. I don’t think I can live this way.
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