Public Awareness and Responsibility
Public awareness is arguably one of the most fundamental steps toward rectifying the matter concerning inappropriate footage filmed from drones. It is essential that in an increasingly drone-saturated society, public understanding of the effects of one’s own conduct is invoked. To know where drones will tend to be deployed and what inadvertently making private life visible may have for individuals, public awareness navigates this new aerial photography era.
Operators have rights to ownership and share equal responsibility for their actions. The more those operating drones learn the laws and ethics governing the capture and dissemination of footage, the lesser the odds of inappropriate material being circulated. Whether through education, better technology, or self-regulation, drone users and those filmed by drones will share a collaborative responsibility to ensure private space is respected.
Public awareness also includes the learning of how rights have been established to protect privacy. People should be empowered so that they stand up for their privacy and insist their limits are respected-be it asking a drone operator to stop filming or taking legal action if necessary. Public awareness and responsibility are key in seeking a future when drones are utilised ethically and responsibly.
