The aerial photos aren't for identifying looters and arsonists. These aren't police aircraft, they aren't providing data to prosecutors. In fact the Air Force

The aerial photos aren't for identifying looters and arsonists. These aren't police aircraft, they aren't providing data to prosecutors. In fact the Air Force that purchased them isn't quite sure exactly what they were doing, which is what the linked article is about. I mean... I think there's a reasonable argument to be made about what surveillance tools are appropriate and how they should be used during civil unrest. But don't fool yourself. This isn't about catching petty criminals.