Some of you may have seen a video by PBS that aired about 2 years ago regarding a super camera called the ARGUS-IS.
For those of you who don't know, this is a
1.8 gigapixel camera that takes pictures from a drone at 17,000 feet with such high resolution that it can zoom in and see what your individual is wearing on the streets below.
The camera isn't exactly common knowledge. In fact, it was only 2 years ago that the government released any information regarding the camera at all. What is used for? Well apparently, the government isn't at liberty to say.
What we do know is that the camera is intended for use as a surveillance device. Where do they plan on using this? Well, we aren't sure. All we know is what the government has shown us through this short video. If you're interested in learning more about the camera, I'm posting a link to a web page that has a lot of information on it.
One thing we know for sure if the camera is intended for use 24 /7 over the areas where the government would like to place it. We don't know where this is, but we can assume that some of the areas are in this country.
How do you feel about being watched 24 /7 with what is possibly an infrared camera?
One thing is certain, we have a few questions need to be answered. For instance, what does the government plan to do with such a camera? Where do they plan to station it? Will the public be notified if they are being monitored 24 /7? Is it ethical to monitor the public 24/7? Are we entitled to privacy in our homes or businesses?
There's a lot that needs to be answered, but the government is not offering up any more information at this time. Feel free to look up what you can find in post it in the comments below. I'll be very interested to see what everyone else can find in terms of information on this camera.
Here's the link: http://petapixel.com/2013/01/28/argus-is-a-1-8-gigapixel-drone-camera-that-sees-everything-and-then-some/
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