Eyes in the skies: Drones of today and tomorrow

by Nick Heath | July 17, 2012, 4:46am PDT | Image 4 of 10

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This is a concept model of a future drone by aerospace firm BAE Systems.

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Systems Guy 17th Jul

I applaude this technology and it's original intended use, i.e., in a war theatre, however, anyone is a fool who thinks these will never be used on US civilians during peace time. Further anyone who says they won't be are liars.

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charles is correct

buddyfarr 18th Jul

CharlesG1970 is correct. these are already in use in civilian areas in the U.S.A. They have been for quite a while.

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CharlesG1970 17th Jul

You seem to be talking in the past tense...

They are already in use...

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