Over the past decade, police drone use has dramatically expanded, with over 1500 law enforcement agencies across the US reported to employ drones, raising significant privacy concerns.
The captured data via police drones can be scrutinized with advanced backend software tools, such as license plate readers and face recognition technology, amplifying surveillance capabilities.
Despite fundamental differences in technology, courts have often applied precedent from previous cases regarding warrantless aircraft surveillance to drone use, limiting Fourth Amendment challenges.
There are proposals for law enforcement to attach lethal and less-lethal weapons to drones and robots, reflecting the expanding scope of law enforcement applications for drone technology.
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