WASHINGTON – With the announcement of Amazon’s development of a drone delivery service, Sen. Mark Udall warned of the potential hazards of such a technology.

“Amazon’s experimental drone delivery system is just the latest example of how unmanned aerial systems have the potential to change everything,” he said in a news release.

This change, he fears could bring about problems for Colorado residents’ privacy.

Udall, D-Colo, is working on a bill to regulate drone technology in the private sector.

“(Amazon) is just another example of drones in the private sector changing the way we do business,” Udall’s spokesman, Mike Sacconne said. “Any introduction of drones in the private sector needs to be heavily regulated.”

The bill, which was introduced in May, would make it illegal to use drone technology for surveillance without the person’s consent.

The Colorado Association for Manufacturing Technology supports the bill based on the state economy’s reliance on the growth of the technological sector.

“The future growth of the industry is critical for the Colorado economy,” Tom Bugnitz, CEO of the association said. “(The) legislation is a significant step in addressing the public and private concerns surrounding (the industry’s) development.”

Suzanne Gaber is a student at American University in Washington, D.C., and an intern for The Durango Herald. Reach her at sgaber@durangoherald.com.