Drones
Drones pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages in overview. Pros and Cons List
Balanced since the start. Similar over the last 12 months.
- Since the start (May 2014)1,957 votes52% Pros48% Cons
- Last 5 years1,558 votes52% Pros48% Cons
- Last 12 months283 votes54% Pros46% Cons
- Last 30 days19 votes37% Pros63% Cons
Year by year new votes per year
| Year | New votes, pros and cons | Majority | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60% Cons | 20 | |
| 2022 | 56% Pros | 330 | |
| 2021 | 53% Pros | 497 | |
| 2020 | 50% Cons | 408 | |
| 2019 | 51% Cons | 159 | |
| 2018 | 54% Cons | 179 | |
| 2017 | 53% Pros | 337 | |
| 2016 | 62% Cons | 16 | |
| 2015 | 100% Pros | 2 | |
| 2014 | 56% Cons | 9 | |
| Total | 51.6% Pros | 1,957 |
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Drones are a danger to air traffic
With fewer soldiers on the ground, fewer lives are put at risk in armed conflict.
It is easier to bring illegal things across the borders. E.g. drugs
Search and rescue applications
High cost
It is easier to bring illegal things across the borders, e.g. drugs
tensioner
respectable shots from the air (e.g. for the film industry)
Through drones, videos are made that others do not like. For example, when someone changes clothes.
can be used as a hobby
many malfunctions
Fast delivery service
No privacy
are faster over short distances than helicopters and therefore a faster first aid for injured persons is possible
Insects and bird species are threatened
Reduces the risk of killing innocent people
Humans could be threatened by drones pulling off.
With drones, surveying land is much easier and faster, and you can create a 3D model of the land afterwards.
Noise
Inspection of wind turbines is much less dangerous and cheaper.
shorter hover time than a helicopter
Drones make it easier to detect bark beetle infestations.
Much too loud
Psychologically robust, can be easily switched off after use, runs strictly according to settings
Hasty decisions like declaring war because no human lives are endangered in the process
Sighting animals in fields
Collisions between aircraft & Drones
Drones may be the cabs of the future. (Volocopter and Ehang184)
are used by burglars to spy on homes
Drones were used to measure the ozone layer.
can be hacked by terrorists
you can watch people
insects or migratory bird species are in danger if they fly near the drones
Man kann selber cinematische Aufnahmen machen und diese schnell und unkomplizert in den sozialen Medien teilen.
if you don't have a drone, you will be outcast from your friends
good good quality
Data protection can be violated quickly
They are small and agile
Drones can be manipulated and then used as a weapon against civilians, e.g. with dive bombs.
If you follow the laws of the country, nothing and no one will be harmed.
private insight
very good camera
Unnecessary
Drones treat you friends social sharing and interest unite
difficult with data protection
Beautiful shots from a different perspective
punishable by stalking
speed
Low flight time
high spatial and medium spectral resolution
Many prohibited zones
Are cheaper than large weapons
Difficult to operate
You can fly FPV, which is a lot of fun
Better police controls in military states
Nice to see
The more precise a weapon is, the more likely it is to meet the requirements
time flexible and cost effective