Category Archives: Technical Issues
GAO Report: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Safety and Expand Their Potential Uses within the National Airspace System
UASs are currently being used by federal agencies for border security, science research, and other purposes. Local governments see potential uses in law enforcement or firefighting and the private sector sees potential uses, such as real estate photography. Continue reading
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Stealth Hoodie Hides Wearer from Drones
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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How a Large U.S. Navy UAV Crashed in Maryland, from 18,000 Feet
On June 11, a massive Navy surveillance drone plummeted into swampland on an island in the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland’s eastern shore. Continue reading
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4 Drone Sensors That Changed Warfare—and What Happens When They Come Home
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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