https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/border_guards_find_drone_with_smuggled_smokes_on_finland-russia_frontier/9951828
"Finnish Customs officials and border guards are investigating an
unusual case in which a drone was found in a forested area of the
eastern town of Lappeenranta with a cargo of 15 cartons of cigarettes.
Two similar packages were found nearby, bringing the total to 45
cartons.
The authorities were notified by a private individual who
reported seeing the drone flying over the border from Russia, where
cigarettes are considerably cheaper than they are in Finland.
Officials
impounded the tobacco and are investigating the case as airspace
violation and illegal entry. They have not yet found any individuals
they suspect of involvement in the case."
You get the good with the bad with any new technology.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Mexican cartels with weaponized drones
https://www.thedailybeast.com/game-of-drones-mexicos-cartels-have-a-deadly-new-weapon
"The aerial drone in the rear cargo bay was armed and ready to be deployed. Sitting in an open plastic case beside an AK47 assault rifle and spare clips. The 3DR Solo Quadcopter carried a shrapnel-filled IED that was in turn rigged to detonate by remote control."
"The weapon could have been used effectively against authorities, criminal rivals, or to terrorize innocent civilians, according to a report by security analyst Robert Bunker, a professor in Strategic Studies at the U.S. Army War college.
While contraband-laden drones operated by Mexican cartels have frequently penetrated U.S. airspace, none of them have been armed—yet. But the drone’s discovery comes at a time of widespread escalation of crime-related violence in Mexico, and could be a sign of things to come."
Technology can be used for good and bad.
"The aerial drone in the rear cargo bay was armed and ready to be deployed. Sitting in an open plastic case beside an AK47 assault rifle and spare clips. The 3DR Solo Quadcopter carried a shrapnel-filled IED that was in turn rigged to detonate by remote control."
"The weapon could have been used effectively against authorities, criminal rivals, or to terrorize innocent civilians, according to a report by security analyst Robert Bunker, a professor in Strategic Studies at the U.S. Army War college.
While contraband-laden drones operated by Mexican cartels have frequently penetrated U.S. airspace, none of them have been armed—yet. But the drone’s discovery comes at a time of widespread escalation of crime-related violence in Mexico, and could be a sign of things to come."
Technology can be used for good and bad.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
missing woman found by drone
http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2017/11/08/woman-rescued-by-drone-sheriff-north-carolina-elderly-missing-person-orig-ak-lon.cnn
took 25 minutes in a corn field. Not bad.
took 25 minutes in a corn field. Not bad.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Dude flies his quadcopter in a park. Other dude shoots it down
http://www.mailtribune.com/news/20171021/social-media-storm-follows-drone-shooting-arrest
"Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested Grindstaff Wednesday, after the agency posted photos from Hidde’s footage that prompted Grindstaff to turn himself in. He was booked in the Jackson County Jail Wednesday and released Thursday on his own recognizance, jail records show.
Similar sentiments in support of the alleged shooter were posted at the private Jackson County Scanner Group Facebook page consisting of about 41,000 members. One post cited in a previous media report about the story alleged Hidde was 'being a peeping Tom creeper.' Hidde said he read about 90 percent of such comments.
Hidde denied any sort of harassing behavior at the park. He saw Grindstaff, another truck driving off-road, a dirt bike rider, a woman riding her horse and another walking her dog. He said he was scoping out the park watching for high-action subjects."
"Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested Grindstaff Wednesday, after the agency posted photos from Hidde’s footage that prompted Grindstaff to turn himself in. He was booked in the Jackson County Jail Wednesday and released Thursday on his own recognizance, jail records show.
Similar sentiments in support of the alleged shooter were posted at the private Jackson County Scanner Group Facebook page consisting of about 41,000 members. One post cited in a previous media report about the story alleged Hidde was 'being a peeping Tom creeper.' Hidde said he read about 90 percent of such comments.
Hidde denied any sort of harassing behavior at the park. He saw Grindstaff, another truck driving off-road, a dirt bike rider, a woman riding her horse and another walking her dog. He said he was scoping out the park watching for high-action subjects."
quadcopters used to locate missing couple
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/21/us/california-joshua-tree-missing-couple-found/index.html
"As you should know, it is illegal to use DRONES in the National Park. Certain National Parks have been authorized and trained to use them. One is Grand Canyon National Park. We were fortunate to have their drone team come and assist in the search for the missing couple. The GCNP drone operators gave me permission to show a very small segment of what they see when operating over the Maze area. As you can see, it is not as easy to see detail in the rocks. Also, people tend to wear clothes that blend, instead of bright colors."
"As you should know, it is illegal to use DRONES in the National Park. Certain National Parks have been authorized and trained to use them. One is Grand Canyon National Park. We were fortunate to have their drone team come and assist in the search for the missing couple. The GCNP drone operators gave me permission to show a very small segment of what they see when operating over the Maze area. As you can see, it is not as easy to see detail in the rocks. Also, people tend to wear clothes that blend, instead of bright colors."
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Syria captures lots of ISIS drones
Shocking amount of #ISIS heavy weapons captured by SAA in Mayadeen, Deirezzor. Arms caches like this can only be provided by states. #Syria pic.twitter.com/1INH6CCtGx— Sharmine Narwani (@snarwani) October 19, 2017
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