“I didn’t sleep very well the next night. It’s an intrusion of your privacy.” “If this drone is indeed being used to case out properties... they’re checking out the layout, security and anything they can take. “These ratbags are getting clever. People in rural areas need be careful.” RNZ Police are not overly concerned that data collected by its drones could end up in the the hands of the Chinese government. Another property on the same road was also hit. Matamata police prevention constable Aimee Searle said drones are an easy way to see what’s around a property, without having to step foot on one.