Category Archives: Security

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Martin Walls

INSCT Research Center Student Panel on UAVs & Privacy: On April 6, 2013, four students from the INSCT Research Center formed a panel on domestic use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and privacy at the 2013 Conference on National and International Security … Continue reading →

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Stealth Hoodie Hides Wearer from Drones

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Martin Walls

In the spirit of fooling cameras – and messing with surveillance – Harvey has now come out in a set of hoodies and scarves that block thermal radiation from the infrared scanners drones use. Continue reading →

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Researchers Use Spoofing to ‘Hack’ into a Flying Drone

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Martin Walls

American researchers took control of a flying drone by “hacking” into its GPS system – acting on a $1,000 (£640) dare from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Continue reading →

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4 Drone Sensors That Changed Warfare—and What Happens When They Come Home

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Martin Walls

In the U.S., police already use LIDAR as an alternative to radar to catch speeders. Such road monitoring could be more widespread if these sensors are mounted on UAVs, since unmanned aircraft can stay airborne for such a long time. Continue reading →

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