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The Applications of Drones: Foreign and
Domestic
By: Russell Whitman
IntroductionUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) are already a staple of US Foreign Policy and potential domestic implementation is looming.The topic of the application of drones is very polarizing.Several ethical dilemmas.
TechnologyI chose to profile four models made by General Atomics a company based out of San Diego.
I chose these models because they represent the forefront of debate on the usage of drone technology.
General Atomics Product
Max AltitudeFt.
Max EnduranceHrs.
Max AirspeedKta’s
Engine Type
Max Gross Takeoff WeightLbs.
Predator 25,000 40 120 knots Rotax 914- Turbo 2,550
Predator B 50,000 27 240 knots Honeywell Turboprop
10,200
Gray Eagle 29,000 25 167 knots Heavy- Fuel 3,600
Predator C 50,000 18 400 knots Pratt and Whitney Turbofan
18,200
TechnologyGeneral Atomics is one among hundreds of drone manufacturers.Manufacturing operations are not limited to predator type drones, but rather cover a large range of different robotic prototypes.The technology is getting more advanced every day.
BenefitsUltimate counter-intelligence capabilitiesLimit the casualties of soldiers on the battlefieldLimit the damage to the infrastructure of the towns in which strikes are being implemented.Limit civilian causalitiesPotentially beneficial domestic applications: disaster relief, fugitive profiling, border patrol.
CriticismsDomestic use leads to questions over what will the application of surveillance technology.It places to much control in the hands of the governmentOn a foreign scope drone strikes still cause massive structural damage to settlements.Have we seen the value of foreign drone strikes? Do we feel safer as a result of these?
ReferencesAttack of the Drones. Perf. JourneyMan Pictures. YouTube. YouTube, 23 Apr. 2012. Web. 11 Apr. 2013.Bell, David. "The New Republic." The New Republic. New Republic, 27 Jan. 2012. Web. 11Apr. 2013.Bright, Sam, and Sam Hawke. "—socialjusticefirst." Socialjusticefirst. Socialjusticefirst, 28 June 2012. Web. 11 Apr. 2013."General Atomics Aircraft Platforms." Aircraft Platforms. General Atomics, n.d. Web. 10 Apr. 2013.Thomas, Cal. "Column: Domestic Use of Drones? Bad Idea.”
Interview by Bob Beckel. USA Today 30 May 2012: n. pag. Web. 12 Apr. 2013.
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