Dealer: "The military folks have hijacked the U.S. drone"

Is there an opportunity for people who support civilian uses of drones to make common cause with people who oppose drone killing and drone surveillance?

from @TheDroneDealer:
"The military folks have hijacked the U.S. drone industry
most of us want to do positivie things with drone tech
I'm not sure the police can handle the responsibility
they need to reach out to their communities"

Comments please!