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Will Toys-R-Us Carry Spy Drones?

First time accepted submitter TomOfAmalfi writes "People are concerned about government use of domestic surveillance drones, but how is that different than what happens when people make their own drones, or buy them at a toy store? These units don't have the endurance or performance of the 'professional' models, but they can be useful and will get better. I can hear the police now when they realize the protesters are tracking them with toys."

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  1. Why is it that Paparazzi are so intrusive then? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Couldn't they just have a fleet of RC flying blimps to take their pictures?

  2. You know a technology has matured... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...when they start using it in toys.

    Night vision goggles, wireless surveillance cameras, and now spy drones, all available at your local toy store.

  3. Re:In Maryland you will be arrested by batquux · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well if he was using your cellphone to rape her, I can see why they might want to question you.

  4. Re:dEer Snata.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you read his post above, he's also trying to film his family members in the shower. It's possible he has some mental issues...

  5. Re:Already done by TheLink · · Score: 4, Funny

    In Soviet Russia, citizens spy on police!

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  6. Re:Barney Spy Drones by Kozar_The_Malignant · · Score: 3, Funny

    So 50 cal cap and ball then. Nice steampunk flair for the drone.

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