Rise of Spy Planes

Back in March on Mind Set Daily I reported about eyes in the sky and how various drones will be filling up American skies soon. Well the FAA was forced to reveal launch sites across the United States. The agency has also released two lists that include the names of all public and private entities that have applied for authorizations to fly drones domestically. There are at least 63 active drone sites around the U.S, federal authorities have been forced to reveal following a landmark Freedom of Information lawsuit. The unmanned planes – some of which may have been designed to kill terror suspects – are being launched from locations in 20 states. Most of the active drones are deployed from military installations, enforcement agencies and border patrol teams, according to the Federal Aviation Authority.

Also 19 universities and colleges are also registered as owners of what are officially known as unmanned aerial vehicles. It is thought that many of institutions, which include Cornell, the University of Colorado, Georgia Tech, and Eastern Gateway Community College, are developing drone technology. There are also 21 mainstream manufactures, such as General Atomics, who are registered to use drones domestically.

Most of the drones are likely to be small craft. Police, border patrols and environmental agencies, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , could use for them effectively. While few would object to vast open areas being monitored for wildfires, there are fears of privacy violations if drones are used to spy over cities. There is a map provided by FAA that shows the locations of drone approved areas, but as far as listing what they are being used for that information isn't available yet. However you perceive drones whether for your safety or not, just know that they are coming. Well perhaps they are already here, above us...