In a recent interview with Salon, Potter said he’s had a really positive reaction for his campaign, which “seems to really resonate with people.” A lot of people were intrigued by his idea, even if they hadn’t followed these agricultural issues closely before. One particularly generous donor recently agreed to match any donations over $45,000 that Potter’s project takes in.
Unmanned aerial systems, or drones, have become notorious for their implications for privacy invasions and human rights abuses. But they’re increasingly being used in other ways, too — and in 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will open up American airspace for the commercial use of drones. So far, drones have been approved to improve disaster relief and monitor oil drilling. They’ve also helped companies like Amazon and Dominoes hype up their businesses by suggesting they might start delivering via drones.
Article Appeared @http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/06/27/3454235/drones-factory-farms/