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German Railways To Test Anti-Graffiti Drones

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

garymortimer writes "Germany's national railway company, Deutsche Bahn, plans to test small drones to try to reduce the amount of graffiti being sprayed on its property. The idea is to use airborne infra-red cameras to collect evidence, which could then be used to prosecute vandals who deface property at night. A company spokesman said drones would be tested at rail depots soon."

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  1. Anti-Gravity! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    At first glance I was extremely excited to hear about anti-gravity trains, but then my joy was quickly destroyed by graffiti.

    1. Re:Anti-Gravity! by Internetuser1248 · · Score: 1, Funny

      As a loyal customer of Deutsche Bahn, I would just like to say: The paint jobs on the trains are as boring as snot, please pay graffiti artists to liven them up.

  2. In other recursive news by daniel.garcia.romero · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Germany's national railway company, Deutsche Bahn, plans to test small drones to try to reduce the theft of small drones introduced earlier. The idea is to use airborne infra-red cameras to collect evidence, which could then be used to prosecute vandals who steal property at night. A company spokesman said drones would be tested at rail depots soon."

  3. Re:Germany vs. USA by PPH · · Score: 3, Funny

    I like the American solution better. Its been shown to reduce recidivism.

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    Have gnu, will travel.
  4. Fix a paintball gun on them by Hentes · · Score: 5, Funny

    and give the vandals a taste of their own medicine.