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Houston Police Test Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft

Posted by kdawson on from the all-watched-over-by-machines-of-loving-grace dept.

54mc writes "The Houston Police Department was filmed testing an unmanned aircraft in a secretive gathering on Wednesday. The media were not allowed into the event; however they were told that the aircraft would be used for 'mobility' and 'tactical' issues, and possibly even for writing traffic tickets. The aircraft has a wingspan of 10 feet and is said to cost from $30K to $1M. Pictures and video are available at the link." The article mentions that the craft was being operated by staff from a private firm called Insitu, Inc.. The device in the video looks like the firm's ScanEagle.

3 of 236 comments (clear)

  1. It writes traffic tickets? by 427_ci_505 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I didn't know transformers existed.

  2. Cost? by phantomcircuit · · Score: 3, Funny

    $30K to $1M? Why not just admit that you don't know how much it costs?

  3. SkyTag by garlicbready · · Score: 3, Funny

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