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Microdrone Spy Planes

Posted by michael on from the i-spy-with-my-little-eye dept.

glinden writes "BBC News is reporting that Israel is now deploying microdrone spy planes. These planes have a wingspan of 13 inches (33 cm), can be carried in a backpack, can be launched by a single soldier, and can even fly through windows. The next step in the drone wars?"

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  1. More information from PBS... by Foggiano · · Score: 5, Informative

    NOVA ran a show a few months ago about the development and deployment of unmanned military aircraft. They have some interesting items here.

  2. Related Link by Your_Mom · · Score: 5, Informative

    For those of you who, like me, are fascinated by these things, check out The UAV forum lotsa neat discussion, information, and links.

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