Drone in the Wind

Well, I honestly don't know what to say about this. Just felt it was important enough to be passed along: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/02/heres-the-drone-the-county-sheriff-wants-to-fly-over-your-backyard/
   Update: The FAA, apparently, has estimated that there could be 10,000 drones in our skies by the year 2020. "If the LAPD bought drones, [LAPD deputy chief for counter-terrorism and special operations Michael] Downing said, it initially would use them at major public events such as the Oscars or large protests. In time, drones could be flown to track fleeing suspects and assist in investigations. Tiny drones could even be used to fly inside buildings to shoot video if a suspect has barricaded himself within." ... Need I draw the inevitable, chilling comparisons to Oceania?: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-domestic-drones-20130216,0,3374671.story