Miami cops to use drones - spy in the sky drones

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080326/tc_nm/usa_security_drones_dc;_ylt=ArTAcqkv.atuhFc_PjSwtlKs0NUE


Spy-in-the-sky drone sets sights on Miami


Miami police could soon be the first in the United States to use cutting-edge, spy-in-the-sky technology to beef up their fight against crime.

A small pilotless drone manufactured by Honeywell International (HON.N), capable of hovering and "staring" using electro-optic or infrared sensors, is expected to make its debut soon in the skies over the Florida Everglades.

If use of the drone wins Federal Aviation Administration approval after tests, the Miami-Dade Police Department will start flying the 14-pound (6.3 kg) drone over urban areas with an eye toward full-fledged employment in crime fighting.

"Our intentions are to use it only in tactical situations as an extra set of eyes," said police department spokesman Juan Villalba.

"We intend to use this to benefit us in carrying out our mission," he added, saying the wingless Honeywell aircraft, which fits into a backpack and is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, seems ideally suited for use by SWAT teams in hostage situations or dealing with "barricaded subjects."
-long snip telling of its other uses-
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of course us citizens will pay for it (in more ways then one)

Miami cops, when they are dressed up, already look like robots. robots using robots.