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Federal Prison System Wants Anti-Drone Technology (networkworld.com)

Posted by samzenpus on from the release-the-hawks dept.

coondoggie writes: Looking to counter the threat unmanned aircraft might bring to Federal prison guards and prisoners, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is looking at what types of technology could be used to defeat the drones. The group, which is an agency of the Department of Justice, issued a Request for Information specifically targeting what it called a fully integrated system that will allow for the detection, tracking, interdiction, engagement and neutralization of small — less than 55lb — unmanned aerial systems.

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  1. Nets... by moosehooey · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Just put up a fucking net over the whole thing...

    1. Re:Nets... by MobSwatter · · Score: 3, Funny

      That takes all the sport out of the whole damn thing. They already have anti drone tech and it's called a Benelli Super 90, perhaps they can't see it over the Dunkin Doughnuts box.

  2. Re:What Threat? by Capt.Albatross · · Score: 4, Insightful

    So far the only claimed "threat" has been cigarette and drug delivery.

    I think there are some fairly obvious extensions to that threat.

  3. Re:Ballfield Net FTW by ShanghaiBill · · Score: 3, Informative

    cover a large (1 acre? 2 acre?) Prison Yard for $100?

    Most prison yards are no where near an acre. Last time I was in jail, our outdoor exercise area was 20x50ft, with high concrete walls. They only thing visible was the sky. We called it the "dog kennel". In the movies, they often show large yards, because that allows for more drama. Real prisons like to avoid drama.