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Jun 27, 2025 Faine Greenwood, a drone researcher, explores the rapid evolution of drone technology and its impact on civil liberties. She discusses the alarming rise of surveillance drones in civilian settings, especially during protests, and the normalization of their presence. Greenwood raises critical ethical concerns regarding military-grade drones monitoring citizens and the potential for misuse. She advocates for urgent regulations and community control to protect privacy and prevent authoritarian tendencies in the use of drones.
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Fane Greenwood Learns Drone Skills
- Fane Greenwood learned to build and fly drones with students at Stanford in 2013. - She quickly realized drones are less complicated than expected and joined the Stanford Drone Club.
Early Drone Uses and Controversy
- Drones initially had many positive uses like environmental monitoring and wildfire response. - However, controversies and fears began early around their adoption, especially regarding surveillance.
Predator Drones Escalate Protest Surveillance
- Military-grade Predator drones began being used to surveil protests in 2020, marking an alarming escalation. - Their deployment signals an authoritarian approach toward protesters' First Amendment rights.