Hummingbird Spy Drones Could Help the Federal Government Easily Invade Your Privacy

Americans shouldn't have to worry about their federal government spying on them or collecting information about them. With the Patriot Act extensions pass and other intrusive government programs enacted or being considered, the reality is quite the opposite.

Consider the latest spy device developed by the federal government. It looks like a hummingbird. I like hummingbirds and enjoy feeding them throughout the year. Check out the video:



The Los Angeles Times says it took five years to develop and $4 million to build, but as you can clearly see this little spy camera mimics a hummingbird. Do they have hummingbirds in Iraq or the Middle East? I should look into that. I do know hummingbirds are quite common where I live.

“You can use these things anywhere, put them anyplace, and the target will never even know they’re being watched,” said defense expert Peter W. Singer.

The batteries for this spy camera lasts up to eight minutes, so it's not as efficient as it looks. However it does further raise privacy rights concerns, specifically related to the Fourth Amendment.