The Role of Drone Operators in Preventing Inappropriate Content
The role that drone operators assume in preventing inappropriate moments is very crucial. Though drones have endless possibilities of applications, becoming an operator comes with a responsibility regarding privacy and consent. Taking pictures of people without their knowledge and consent can have very serious legal and ethical consequences.
Drone operators have a responsibility to ensure the comfort of those around them. It goes without saying that when filming in public, they must be aware of the possibility of capturing personal moments and prepared to stop filming when it seems inappropriate or at people’s request. Respect for privacy is actually being more than just a merely law-abiding operator; it is about having respect for the impact of one’s actions.
Some added attention from the drone operators should be given to broader implications that their footage may have. The ability to record and share in real time requires consideration of whether the content recorded and shared keeps the dignity and privacy of others intact. Ethical operation by the drone pilot will help prevent an extensive spread of inappropriate moments into an online environment.
