Expect that this kind of autonomous approach will continue to expand, and will be regulated in the coming years. Here a good example.
Police Drones Starting to Think for Themselves
The New York Times, By Cade Metz
Police agencies in four U.S. cities are participating in the Drone as First Responder program, launching unmanned aerial vehicles in response to emergency calls. The Chula Vista, CA, police dispatches drones, with a certified pilot federally on the roof of the Police Department to oversee launches and pilot the drones upon their return; a special drone from Silicon Valley’s Skydio avoids obstacles on its own and can follow a particular person or vehicle. The latest drone technology would allow police to operate autonomous drones relatively inexpensively, although civil liberties proponents are concerned. Greater police use of drones could eliminate any expectation of privacy outside the home, as the drones collect and store more video footage. The American Civil Liberties Union’s Jay Stanley said, "It could allow law enforcement to enforce any area of the law against anyone they want."
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