By Eideard
Wednesday March 26, 2008
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A small pilotless drone manufactured by Honeywell International, 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…
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“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.”
I wonder if the 2nd Amendment covers anti-aircraft weapons?
They were testing this out here in Texas right above my tin foil hat wearing head. I have a feeling we are not going to see the Constitution that much in the future.
Something about this reminds me about those flying drones in Half Life 2. Let’s hope the cops don’t put buzz saws on them though.
As long as any pictures they get of topless sunbathers are immediately posted to the Web….
“they live” – movie