Tag Archives: Disabling Drones and Counterdrone
Prisons Work To Keep Out Drug-Smuggling Drones
Drone technology is quickly becoming more sophisticated — and more affordable. Now, criminals are using drones to smuggle drugs, cell phones and even weapons to inmates in prisons. https://www.npr.org/2017/11/15/564272346/prisons-work-to-keep-out-drug-smuggling-drones NPR Morning Edition | Nov. 14, 2017
Industry Eyes Opportunities in Counter-Drone Market
Unmanned aircraft have become ubiquitous on the battlefield as well as at home. Demand has skyrocketed as prices have fallen and capability has grown. Simultaneously, the threat of drones being employed for illicit purposes — such as terrorist attacks or … Continue reading
Oregon man accused of shooting down $1,000 drone
A 33-year-old man faces accusations he shot down a $1,000 unmanned aerial vehicle Tuesday evening. The drone captured images of the shooter pointing a rifle just before the drone crashed to the ground, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said … … Continue reading
New policy: Military bases can shoot down trespassing drones
The Pentagon has signed off on a new policy that will allow military bases to shoot down private or commercial drones that are deemed a threat, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis said Monday. The policy itself is classified and … Continue reading