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  Brian Warmoth

  

  FAA asks public not to attach guns, bombs, or flamethrowers to drones

  The Verge - Sean O'Kane

  A casual reminder from the government The Federal Aviation Administration would like you to know that drones and weapons are “a dangerous mix.” The government agency sent out a notice on Thursday “warning” the public “that it is illegal to operate a drone with a dangerous weapon attached.” A …

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  Brian Warmoth

  

  Amazon's drone deliveries are one step closer to becoming a reality

  Mashable - Karissa Bell

  The FAA announced an important milestone in drone flight. Amazon's plans to launch a drone delivery service in the United States are slowly inching forward. The Federal Aviation Administration just announced an important milestone in drone flight that has significant implications for Amazon and other …

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  Brian Warmoth

  

  Israeli anti-drone company sees spike in interest after rogue drone at Gatwick Airport

  NBC News - By The Associated Press

  Israeli company Skylock said it saw a 40 percent spike in inquiries into its product since the Gatwick episode. JERUSALEM — An Israeli technology company says its anti-drone system is drawing major interest after rogue unmanned aircraft sowed chaos at London's Gatwick Airport last week. The Israeli …

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  Brian Warmoth

  

  The Army is buying microwave cannons to take down drones in mid-flight

  The Verge - Russell Brandom

  The high-powered microwave system would be mounted to an aircraft The US Army has a new plan for microwaving drones out of the sky. In a public solicitation last Friday, the agency announced its intention to purchase an airborne high-powered microwave system from Lockheed Martin, which is intended …

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  Brian Warmoth

  

  Bizarre Amazon Patent Application Suggests Jellyfish-Like Drones for Warehouses

  Gizmodo - Avery Ellis

  Amazon is on a mission to mechanize as much of its supply chain as possible, and has—through publicly available documents—considered autonomous …

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  Brian Warmoth

  

  Drones will soon decide who to kill

  TNW - The Conversation

  The US Army recently announced that it is developing the first drones that can spot and target vehicles and people using artificial intelligence (AI). This is a big step forward. Whereas current military drones are still controlled by people, this new technology will decide who to kill with almost …