system
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human
ELI5: why does the FBI need manned Cessna's and shell companies for surveillance when we have unmanned drones that would suffice?

I'm thinking we're all pissed but numb to American mass surveillance and they know that so they went with it. Logic tells me that they have technology such as satellites, drones, etc that would be much more efficient and effective. That's not even taking into the account the spying tools they have that we don't even know about. A guy circling the city in a fake company Cessna is unlikely doing surveillance.
gpt
FAA permission to operate drones over the US is highly restricted.  Liability concerns for a crash caused by simple engine failure make it difficult to covertly do things without shell companies.  Somebody has to buy the insurance and pay the premiums.