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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