President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was giving a speech during a military parade when a drone exploded not far away. This marks the first recorded attempted- assassination of a head of state carried out via drone. The rapid development of drone technology can seem concerning to many individuals who are worried about security and privacy. Even though drones can present a danger to society or a violation of privacy, they can also serve as an instrumental tool to relieve those who are in need of humanitarian aid or disaster relief.

What is the significance of the Maduro drone, was it really an assassination attempt? Are our fears of killer drones misplaced? Has the U.S. Supreme Court addressed any cases about drone surveillance? Should we object surveillance technology that is just meant to catch violent criminals? How can drone technology make people’s lives better off? Do drones have life-saving capabilities? How is the FAA preventing American drone companies from innovating?

Further Reading:

A Closer Look at the Drone Attack on Maduro in Venezuela, written by Christoph Koettl & Barbara Marcolini

Florida v. Riley

Slaughter Bots Video

Of Rockets & Robotics: Eyes in the Sky: Police Use of Drone Technology, Cato Institute Event

Of Rockets & Robotics: Commercial Drones: Challenges and Opportunities, Cato Institute Event

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