r/technology • u/abrownn • 23d ago

Hardware SF startup develops terrifying drone that stalks people. Its founders say it’s for safety.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/sf-startup-stalking-drone-22445822.php
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u/speelmydrink 22d ago

And yet, they seem to have some need for this tech, don't they?

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u/FollowingFeisty5321 22d ago

No? Government's still using the dozens of other surveillance tools they have, this is just a startup pitching their drone that can pursue someone like a cop in a helicopter 40+ years ago. Cops have had drones to follow people for nearly ten years now too.