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Should we be more worried about drone use?

23rd - 30th January 2025

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60625

Total votes

13857

5-11 votes

46768

11-16+ votes

Drones have multiple uses, ranging from a cool toy, a gadget for capturing great photography/videography, to a weapon of war. Whilst they’ve existed since the beginning of the 20th century, improved public accessibility and advancements made within the last two decades have increased their social visibility. We asked young people to consider the potential benefits and dangers of using drones for different purposes and whether more regulations need to be implemented to keep us all safe.

Primary 5-7 pupils discussed, “Do you know how to respect someone's privacy?”, Primary 7-11, Secondary and College students explored, “Should we be more worried about drone use?”

60,625 young people took part in this vote.

drone use child

Age 5-11 voter

No, because drones can be used to view and discover new things such as different types of species, endangered animals and even new places around the world!

drone use teen

Age 11-16 voter

Yes we should be worried - because with advancing technology and the threat posed by AI, we need more specific legislation and laws targeting drone use, rather than simply saying 'it's covered by GDPR'.

drone use student

Age 11-16 voter

There's no difference when being filmed in public if it's by a drone or CCTV.

56% of 7-11-year olds think we need to be more worried about how drones are being used.

  • Our youngest voters, aged between 5-7 were discussing the question, “Do you know how to respect someone's privacy?" An impressive 90% voted 'Yes'.
  • Voters aged 7-11 discussed, “Should we be more worried about drone use?” Just over half, at 56% said 'Yes'.
61% of Secondary students think drones aren't a cause for concern in our communities.

  • Secondary, College and 16+ voters discussed the question, "Should we be more worried about drone use?"
  • 61% of Secondary students and 55% of College & 16+ students voted 'No'.
Some students argued being on camera is an inevitable part of being out in public.

  • Many said 'No' because they believed the threat of being on camera in public would not be lessened with stricter drone regulations, because of the prevalence of cctv.
  • Others countered that regardless, unrestricted drone use risked invading people's privacy.
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