Is there a drone in your neighbourhood?

[Capt Worley PE]

There are at least 63 active drone sites around the U.S, federal authorities have been forced to reveal following a landmark Freedom of Information lawsuit.

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The unmanned planes – some of which may have been designed to kill terror suspects – are being launched from locations in 20 states.

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Most of the active drones are deployed from military installations, enforcement agencies and border patrol teams, according to the Federal Aviation Authority.

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But, astonishingly, 19 universities and colleges are also registered as owners of what are officially known as unmanned aerial vehicles.

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It is thought that many of institutions, which include Cornell, the University of Colorado, Georgia Tech, and Eastern Gateway Community College, are developing drone technology.

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Read more:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2134376/Is-drone-neighbourhood-Rise-killer-spy-planes-exposed-FAA-forced-reveal-63-launch-sites-U-S.html#ixzz1sxyL3S5P

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[Capt Worley PE]

I wouldn't call it antagonistic, but it is a classic example of, as Bill Clinton once said, something that is 'technically accurate, but factually misleading.'

 

[Wolverine]

..., but it is a classic example of, as Bill Clinton once said, something that is 'technically accurate, but factually misleading.'

Whoa, wait a minute... is that when he was talking about where Little Billy had gone spelunking?

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Yep. Right along with his other classic, 'that depends on what the meaning of 'is' is.'

 

[blybrook PE]

I know that I have drones in my backyard. The university has at least 3, and both the military bases have at least 1. I have yet to see / hear them fly over the house, but that doesn't mean they havn't already.

A co-workers son has built one as well and is trying to get it certified for assisting with local search & rescue operations. It's a pretty nice system, but the paperwork is a major pain in the arse.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Ok, I'll bite: