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Stabilized Cameras for Long-Distance Surveillance

Posted by michael on from the eye-in-the-sky dept.

DrBlake writes "New York Times has an article about new systems used to stabilize cameras hung from aircraft. Apparently they make it possible to see many details at 500 meters or higher. The systems are interesting in themselves and the article raises interesting concerns about what implications the systems have on privacy."

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  1. Too many cameras already by MosesJones · · Score: 0, Flamebait


    Lets face it the resolution on sats up in space and the number of CCTV cameras around means that the scope of privacy is getting smaller and smaller. Security systems inside your home with video cameras connected to a central hub ? No problems if you want it.

    You are being watched most of the day by cameras, and connect this up to a fundamentally flawed idea like facial recognition to find terrorists and you have a wonderful vision of hell.

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    An Eye for an Eye will make the whole world blind - Gandhi