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More Drones Set To Use US Air Space

Posted by Unknown on from the pakistan-can't-have-all-the-fun dept.

Dupple writes with a quote from the BBC about more testing of Predator drones in U.S. air space: "Tests have been carried out to see whether military drones can mix safely in the air with passenger planes. The tests involved a Predator B drone fitted with radio location systems found on domestic aircraft that help them spot and avoid other planes. The tests will help to pave the way for greater use of drones in America's domestic airspace."

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  1. This will be important... by RobinH · · Score: 5, Funny

    Eventually other countries will have drone capability, and will be flying them over US soil. It's important that we develop the technology to do it safely. ;)

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    "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." - Mark Twain
  2. Re:Who do I have to salute? by capnkr · · Score: 1, Funny

    You'll have no need for such obscure knowledge in the USSO, Comrade.

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    "...there are some things that can beat smartness and foresight. Awkwardness and stupidity can." ~ Mark Twain
  3. Re:hate my country by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Your country is not the one putting this forth. The current set of "leaders" is. Vote them out next Tuesday.

    2008 called, they want their optimism back

  4. We need Hope & Change now more than ever!! by XxtraLarGe · · Score: 3, Funny

    This type of thing won't happen when Barack Obama is president!

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    Taking guns away from the 99% gives the 1% 100% of the power.
  5. Drone Pro/Con by Ukab+the+Great · · Score: 4, Funny

    Pro: A drone could deliver you a pizza from your favorite joint across town during rush hour in five minutes.
    Con: It could also deliver hellfire missiles if you don't tip the operator.