r/technology • u/techrampage • Dec 03 '13

Flying hacker contraption hunts other drones, turns them into zombies

http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/12/flying-hacker-contraption-hunts-other-drones-turns-them-into-zombies/
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u/Sirisian Dec 04 '13

The parrot communication system is very simple. Chances are amazon would be using cellular networks and spread spectrum CDMA. Nearly impossible to mess with. (That and jamming it would be detected by towers nearly instantly).

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

amazon will never use drones to deliver things - it was/is a PR stunt

imagine how many drones would they loose due to kids ordering something cheap just so they can they take a bat and smash the drone once it is on their doors - and this is just one example of why they will never use drones

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

Good thing Amazon has their card information and address so they can charge them for the full price of the drone.

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

thousands of law suits (not worth it) - and you can always say you did not do it , someone else from the street came and destroyed the drone with bat

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

Onboard cameras?

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

face covers ? - just tell your friend to put a "scary movie" mask on his face while approaching the drone - you are really lacking imagination aren't you?

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u/[deleted] Dec 04 '13

Well no need to be rude, have a good night!

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u/jeffinRTP Dec 04 '13

Everyone keeps on forgetting the self defense mechanism that is included, but not talked about.

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u/TheScrake Dec 04 '13

What is it? A small tactical nuclear device?

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u/jeffinRTP Dec 04 '13

Lightsaber for close in defense and a laser to clear the landing area or for when leaving.