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Drones must be regulated because people are irresponsible. Sometimes I see photos taken from a drone hanging above the people. What if it falls down?

Therefore, drones need identification. There must be a number on it and there must be a law forbidding to operate a drone without number.

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"What if it falls down?"

In Germany drones from 250g up must have a fireproof plaque with name and address of the owner. If it falls down, you'll be able to read it. No need for ID broadcasting. Or even IDs.

This doesn’t at all address criminal behavior or use of drones though - if one is willing to commit a crime with a drone, surely one would be willing to extend that crime by removing the nameplate?

If one is willing to commit a crime with a drone, surely one would be willing to extend that crime by disabling or falsifying the ID broadcast?

But this could help against reckless and irresponsible people.

I like trying to preserve anonymity and a lack of bureaucracy where possible but really registering a flying machine is not unduly onerous, assuming the cost (if any) and process is kept proportional to the size/value/potential for havoc of the device.

>Drones must be regulated because people are irresponsible

So does this apply to everything a person can be "irresponsible" with? I can be "irresponsible" with my hammer do I need hammer regulation?

How far do you want to go into Authoritarianism?

ah the slippery slope

If your hammer can fly then probably yes. Are you against license plates on cars too?

It can if they throw it

Yes actually. I do not believe I should be required by law to display a Personally identifiable ID number that can be used to record my movements either by government or individuals.

I value personal liberty and privacy over any perceived and hyped "safety" justifications used to violate that liberty and privacy, for which the advertised safety benefits/need hardly ever materialize

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