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'We are trying to save lives, not be Big Brother': US police are facing backlash for using 'dystopian' drones to ask people to stay home

The San Pablo police department is using drones from US drone maker Impossible Aerospace.The US-1 drone was designed for first responders, with potential uses like search and rescue.The drones blasted messages about services and how to access help related to coronavirus in Spanish and English, according to the Financial Times.

DJI said that it received hundreds of requests from police departments around the country, and chose the ones hardest hit by COVID-19.The Mayor of Elizabeth announced the drones as part of his daily coronavirus briefings.Elizabeth has been hit hard by the coronavirus, and one nursing home has reported at least 26 deaths.On April 7, the official police department account tweeted that the drones would be used to "help combat people not following social distancing.

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This is taking advantage.

Here in Dallas, there’s a Lowes that has mobile camera trailers their lot that PA the fact they’re there - watching you. Gives me the same feeling.

I also shouldn’t be forced to wear a seatbelt. I always do, but I shouldn’t be forced under penalty and fines. Should be my choice.

Sounds like something big brother would say

Thats what they said in Brave New World

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