Americans OK with police drones - private ownership, not so much: Poll

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By Alwyn Scott NEW YORK (Reuters) - New rules on privately owned drones can't come fast enough for most Americans. Some 73 percent of respondents to a Reuters/Ipsos online poll released on Thursday said they want regulations for the lightweight, remote-control planes that reportedly have been involved in an increasing number of close calls with aircraft and crowds. People are also uneasy about potential invasions of privacy by drones carrying cameras or other devices. Forty-two percent went as far as to oppose private ownership of drones, suggesting they prefer restricting them to officials or experts trained in safe operation.

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