Miami: “Say Hello To My Little Friend” In The Sky

Posted by Greg Scott Big Brother, _Featured_ Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Drones May Soon Spy On Miami Citizens

Residents of Miami are getting concerned about a potential new “eye in the sky.”  Miami-Dade Police acquired an unmanned drone called, “T-hawk” from defense contractor Honeywell to serve for their Special Response Team.  The drone weighs 20 lbs., flies for a duration of 40 minutes, can go as high as 10,500 feet at a speed of 46 miles per hour.
The ACLU wants strict legal restrictions on the drones.  They aren’t exactly against the technology if it is used to make the community safer but they do not support it if it threatens personal privacy.
Law enforcement officials propose that the drones will fill many needs such as for SWAT using it for tactical reasons, search and rescue to assess damage.  They proclaim that it will be used only for surveillance, not for spying.
The manufacturer, Honeywell must get approval from the FAA first before the drone can be flown in urban areas.
Source: WSVN.com
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