Comment from carol schaffer
carol schafferOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter opposes the proposed restriction on unmanned aircraft near fixed site facilities, arguing that drones are essential tools for public accountability regarding factory farm practices. They note a lack of evidence regarding drone-related safety threats and highlight the role of drone footage in exposing environmental and animal welfare violations.
Drone photojournalism is one of the only tools the public has to see inside factory farms and hold them accountable. There is no documented evidence of drones threatening safety or security at these facilities, but there is a documented history of drone footage exposing false marketing claims, environmental violations, and animal welfare abuses. I oppose allowing food and agriculture facilities to obtain Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions (UAFRs).