If you are trespassing on a competitor\'s property taking photos--this aspect wo

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If you are trespassing on a competitor's property taking photos--this aspect wouldn't be legal, right, yet aerial photography is legal as airspace (for the most part) isn't regulated. You may be able to see what you need to see with Google Earth--but at the same time, we need to consider that our competitors are monitoring our operations as well, right? Indeed, and often we as individuals must wrestle between ethical (to us) and legal practices performed at our place of business. Monsanto employs thousands of workers and I wonder if these workers even know that many of the products they produce are harmful? Perhaps they are made to believe they are contributing to the greater good??

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One needs authorization for aerial photography flights. In October 2015, FAA imposed its largest civil penalty till date, $1.9 million for conducting aerial photography flights over Chicago & NY; this was imposed on SkyPan International, Inc. In Jan, 2017, the penalty was announced at $200000. Use of drones is regulated by FAA, and, state law.

Drones for commercial purposes

Part 107 of Chapter 14 of Code of Federal regulations governs small unmanned aircraft operation. This kind of aircraft weights less than 55 pounds on takeoff.

some of the issues to consider before use of drones for commercial purposes

Technology may lead to something good; but regulation is required. This is story for Monsanto employees, as well as in case of aerial photography using drones.

Monsanto seeds intended to resist herbicides & insecticides, improve crop yields & add nutritional benefits can cause serious harm to the environment & to individuals' health. In law & ethics, punishment should be in keeping with crime. Monsanto challenges accusations and says that it is continually improving it is environmental & social performance. It is moving towards greater Corporate Social Responsibility. Monsanto is using biotechnology & information technology to increase productivity. Monsanto was at a disadvantage due to the cultural differences in Europe. Case studies confront students with ethical issues involving information technology, biotechnology, and, environmental sustainability.

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