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Game of Drones
Introduction

Toy drones have been around for many years. Over time, they have advanced immensely, so much that even the military has developed its own high-tech version of the aircraft. Civilians and the military have acted on the uses of drones which include the following: military vs civilian drone types, civilian casualties, airway traffic, and military operation interference.

Current use

The military has recently militarized and weaponized what started out as merely toy drones. These military grade drones have far developed from their original recreational uses

Security

Military drones have become one of the most critical tools on the battlefield, providing troops with eyes in the sky and a weapons platform that can fly around the clock over hotspots and fire missiles without endangering a pilot. Before the use of drones many civilians were killed in armed conflicts

Ethical and Social implications

Although drones range in design for their uses by hobbyists and the military, they have proven to come with many complications. Regulations have been enforced on hobbyists’ aircraft to clear airway traffic and reduce the amount of military operative collisions.

Future use Today as part of our military forces, drones have proven a successful alternative to conventional warfare.

Conclusion

It is understandable why civilians are attracted to these modernized drones and want to buy them to use recreationally, however they should consider the size, altitude, and location they are flying the aircraft. The use of military drones has spared many innocent American lives; however, they are still dangerous weapons. If civilians refrain from buying military grade drones and follow FAA guidelines everyone will stay safe and happy.

References

As Traffic Clots The Skyways, Officials Seek Ways To Cope With Drones." Weekend All Things Considered, 23 Aug. 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, eztcc.vccs.edu:2048/login?url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A427925423/OVIC?u=viva2_tcc&xid=fb220d09. Accessed 18 Sept. 2017.

Burris, Keith C. "Military Drones Help Keep American Troops Safe." Drones, edited by Tamara Thompson, Greenhaven Press, 2016. Current Controversies. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, eztcc.vccs.edu:2048/login?url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010977210/OVIC?u=viva2_tcc&xid=695bf648. Accessed 18 Sept. 2017. Originally published as "Drones Save US Lives," WestHartfordNews.com, 25 Feb. 2013.

"Drones." Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale, 2017. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, eztcc.vccs.edu:2048/login?url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/PC3010999269/OVIC?u=viva2_tcc&xid=0f1e4ff3. Accessed 30 Sept. 2017.

Lewis, Michael W. "Military Drones Reduce Civilian Casualties." Drones, edited by Tamara Thompson, Greenhaven Press, 2016. Current Controversies. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, eztcc.vccs.edu:2048/login?url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010977212/OVIC?u=viva2_tcc&xid=7394618b. Accessed 18 september. 2017. Originally published as "Guest Post: Do Drones Cause Fewer Civilian Casualties Than Traditional Combat?" OpinioJuris.org, 23 Aug. 2013.

Whitlock, Craig. "Rogue toy drones are interfering with military operations." The Washington Post. WP Company, 24 Dec. 2015. Web. 01 Sept. 2017. .