Editorials May 4, 2015
The U.S needs better ways to ensure that drones are used legally, morally and in ways that do not undercut their intended purpose by recruiting more terrorists than they kill.
Editorials May 2, 2015
The government needs to strike an appropriate regulatory balance that doesn't pose barriers to the use of drones for constructive purposes but prevents them from being used in ways that poses a danger to people or violates their privacy rights.
Commentary / World Apr 28, 2015
Reality check: Drones aren't precision weapons
by Noah Feldman
When it comes to drones, the fantasy of precision is just that, a fantasy.
Commentary / World Apr 27, 2015
Proof the U.S. is rotten to the core
by Ted Rall
Still think the United States is governed by decent people? Think again.
World | ANALYSIS Apr 27, 2015
Drone mistake underscores difficulty of tracking where hostages are being held
The U.S. drone strike that accidentally killed two hostages in Pakistan exposes intelligence shortfalls that former and current U.S. officials say appear to be growing more frequent as militants expand their safe havens and as Washington gathers less on-the-ground human intelligence. Obtaining timely intelligence on ...
World / Politics Apr 27, 2015
After hostage deaths, McCain restarts effort to remove drones from CIA control
Sen. John McCain renewed efforts to end the CIA's control over U.S. drone strikes after an attack on an al-Qaida compound in Pakistan killed two hostages. Now that drones have become "an integral part" of U.S. military operations, it makes sense for such airstrikes to ...
World Apr 25, 2015
Killing of American al-Qaida media frontman seen as huge blow to militants
The killing of an American who directed al-Qaida's media campaign from his Pakistani hideout is likely to be a big blow for the militants, especially as they wage a propaganda war with the Islamic State group. American al-Qaida member Adam Gadahn, who faced treason charges ...
National Apr 24, 2015
Broadcaster Tokyo MX loses drone over British Embassy
by Magdalena Osumi
Local broadcaster Tokyo MX loses a drone while filming a report on the aerial devices and finds it on the grounds of the British Embassy.
Business / Tech Apr 16, 2015
3D Robotics Inc., North America's largest drone manufacturer, is introducing a $1,000 drone for consumers that simplifies flying and using the products. The Solo, with Linux computers in the controller and new features in the craft itself, goes on sale in late May in the ...
Business Mar 25, 2015
E-commerce power Amazon.com blasted federal regulators on Tuesday for being slow to approve commercial drone testing, saying the United States is falling behind other countries in the potentially lucrative area of unmanned aviation technology. Less than a week after the Federal Aviation Administration gave Amazon.com ...
Issues | LAW OF THE LAND Mar 11, 2015
Why robots will be granted a license to kill, in Japan and everywhere else
by Colin P.A. Jones
As long as we feel the need to occasionally harm our fellow human beings, most of us will happily let other people — or things — do the dirty work.
National Mar 9, 2015
The Abe administration is looking to fast-track industry-friendly regulation to give Japan's drone sector an edge over the United States. Companies from motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor Co. to security firm Secom Co. are readying drone technology and services as advisers to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ...