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Technology Report - Using Drones to Save Animals
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People are finding new ways to use aerial vehicles,
called drones. An organization called DIY Drones says it
more than 40,000 members who build and fly such
. Rescue teams, police and others are developing new uses
technology for drones. But, what seems like a good
for one group may seem like a threat to
. Recently, the group, People for the Ethical Treatment of
, or PETA, made an announcement. The group said that
was negotiating with a drone manufacturer. PETA President Ingrid
says often drones are considered unmanned killing machines. But,
says her group believes they can also be used
save lives. The PETA website says the group would
drones to record cruelty to farm animals and illegal
methods. The website says this would help enforce animal
laws. PETA's president says hunters sometimes put out food
get the attention of animals they want to shoot.
, Ingrid Newkirk says it is illegal to bait animals.
says drones could be used to identify lawbreakers. Hunting
gun rights groups oppose PETA's plan to watch and
images of hunters from the sky. They say the
would violate the privacy of gun owners and their
to enjoy the outdoors. Local and federal lawmakers were
debating the issues raised by police use of drones.
like the American Civil Liberties Union wanted laws to
law enforcement agencies from watching people. They warn that
legal restrictions, the technology could be used to spy
citizens. For VOA Learning English, I'm Carolyn Presutti.
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