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In reply to the discussion: Pretty Scary Shit - Coming Soon To A Sky Near You [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)69. "infrared scouting for intruders and lost children" .... translation:
Here are the only 'intruders and lost children' your tax dollars will be funding these toys to find:
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There was an article on the front page of The Seattle Times this morning about the
gateley
Apr 2012
#1
You know that remote control planes have been around for 50+ years right? There are clubs
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#81
I know -- I think that a lot. I don't want to live long enough to see Soylent Green
gateley
Apr 2012
#67
"What I want to know is WHY dozens Of Universities need Drones!!!??? kpete"
panopeagenerosa
Apr 2012
#3
Engineering schools might want to design, build and test them as part of an engineering program. n/t
PoliticAverse
Apr 2012
#4
''He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.'' - Benjamin Franklin :-/ n/t
DeSwiss
Apr 2012
#21
I don't hate cops. I hate the fact that our main law enforcement priority
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#88
Small paper kites act like barrage balloons. Helium balloons on long strings look cool too.
alfredo
Apr 2012
#18
Helium balloons with fishing line would make the drones stand off or risk tangling.
alfredo
Apr 2012
#64
They lack range, and a bow and arrow looks like a weapon to the cops, kites, balloons, and frisbees,
alfredo
Apr 2012
#116
"More colleges offering courses in ‘hot’ drone field as students drawn to sky’s-the-limit salaries"
PoliticAverse
Apr 2012
#19
Who is the sucker? Remote control planes have been around for over 50 years
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#90
"infrared scouting for intruders and lost children" .... translation:
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#69
My point is, that's what our tax dollars are doing when they buy these high tech toys.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#82
I think the technology COULD be put to many of those, very good uses.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#119
Have you had to up until now? Remote control planes have been around for 50+ years.
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#91
I'm against multi million dollar drones being used to stop cancer patients from curbing nausea w/pot
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#86
Yes. I want to destroy all technology. Perhaps you're heard of me, my name is Ned Ludd.
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#94
The camera doesn't need to be operational to be effective. Look at the aim of torture.
alfredo
Apr 2012
#66
"don't indicate how the aircraft will be used" ... Here's betting It'll have something to do with
Warren DeMontague
Apr 2012
#68
Remote control planes have been around for over 50+ years and you have been able to mount cameras
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#84
And in the 50+ years since Remote Control Aircraft have been around, it has happened, I'm sure nt
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#89
Hacking is one possibility. You have to hack the operator. You can, however, jam the drone itself.
Selatius
Apr 2012
#118
"THEY" won't be happy, until we all hide in our caves, doors bolted, shades drawn ...
99th_Monkey
Apr 2012
#106