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Drone Surveillance: Ethical Considerations for a Sustainable Future

Title
Drone Surveillance: Ethical Considerations for a Sustainable Future
Creator
Joseph, Jipson; Joseph, Jobin; Srinivasan, S.
Description
The evolution of drones underlines the 20th-century scientific and technological progress. They evolved within the military context and remained within that circle for almost a century. The 21st century has increased the possibilities and opportunities of drones by incorporating Artificial Intelligence and machine learning technologies. Accordingly, drones are widely used in almost all fields of human inter-action. Among them, the use of drones for surveillance stands out due to its advantages and potential risks. The built-in cameras of the automated drones used not only by law enforcement agencies but also by private actors can collect personal information, raising serious ethical concerns. Although drone surveillance is beneficial to society, as it can restrict illegal activities and violations of human rights, it poses apprehensions concerning the privacy and security of people. From this perspective, this chapter examines the vital ethical considerations essential for realizing a sustainable future while using the method of drone surveillance. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
Enhancing Surveillance With Blockchain and IoT Drone Technology;pp.507-526
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global
Subject
Accountability; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Ethics; Human Rights; Human Security; Privacy; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Coverage
Joseph J., Christ University, India; Joseph J., India; Srinivasan S., Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833734279-5; 979-833734277-1;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Joseph, Jipson; Joseph, Jobin; Srinivasan, S., “Drone Surveillance: Ethical Considerations for a Sustainable Future,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24779.

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