(TRUNEWS) – Hearings are underway in the state of Connecticut that may limit weaponized drones, making them the exclusive domain of law enforcement.
Connecticut teen Austin Haughwout, who in July made headlines with a viral video of a remote control quad-copter that had been outfitted to fire a pistol brought attention from concerned local politicians and the FAA. Haughwout later equipped a personal drone with a flame thrower made to roast a holiday turkey.
In response, lawmakers in the Connecticut state house have debated the limitations of weaponized drones.
Law enforcement officials insist that that there is no reason for a civilian to have an armed drone, but that the advancing technology is essential in the safety and security of citizens.
The advancing technology of drones is now causing security concerns with weaponization
Legislators are currently reviewing a resolution which would criminalize anyone equipping a personal unmanned aircraft to release tear gas or similar agents, or to remotely control a deadly weapon, incendiary device or explosive. Violators will be subject to a Class C felony, which shares the same sentencing guidelines as second-degree manslaughter in Connecticut, and would allow for up to 10 years in state prison.
Both have exceptions for law enforcement though guidelines such as obtaining warrants for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles or restricting their use to instances where human life is in jeopardy are outlined.
Police made the argument that armed drones in law enforcement could be an effective weapon for public safety.
“We’ve had a report that somebody’s going to fly a drone into an airplane, into an engine, or it’s a weaponized drone,” Farmington Police Chief Paul Melanson said. “We’re concerned and we don’t have those answers yet.”
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