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October 24, 2013 01:30 am GMT

Careful, Hunters: PETA's Drones May Be Watching You

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Animal rights activists are promoting a new way to make sure game hunters don't break the rules — but the tool itself may not be legal

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has introduced a surveillance drone called the "Air Angel," which the organization is selling to anyone who wants to keep tabs on hunters. PETA debuted the Air Angel on Monday, the first day of bow hunting season in Massachusetts

See also: Drones vs. Government: Who Owns America's Skies?

If watchers witness any illegal or cruel hunting practices, they can call the authorities and contact PETA to get the footage shared online, PETA spokeswoman Lindsay Rajt told Mashable. This can also help raise awareness about the cruelty of hunting, she said. Read more...

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