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Signal jammers and general wireless interference could cause major issues with these drones

• mig39 4y ago
  If they're like some consumer and commercial drones, they can be pre-programmed to complete a "mission" whether or not they're in contact with the controller. So line-of-sight, signal strength and interference doesn't matter much. You pre-program a flight with GPS coordinates, and then just send the drone on its way. Check out https://flylitchi.com https://flylitchi.com and the "mission hub" ... that's what I use for DJI drones.
  • sparrish 4y ago
    I think they'd still need a GPS signal to complete a mission offline and most jammers can muck up GPS signals as well. It would be flying by sight (camera) only and I don't know of any drone that can do that.
  • chillingeffect 4y ago
    Gps is jammable and spoofable. https://ctstechnologys.com/gps-spoofing-technology
• outworlder 4y ago
  You start generating significant interference, you'll invite a black van with funny antenna to your neighborhood.
  • the_only_law 4y ago
    I mean if you start firing shots you're attracting attention too.
    • hn_version_0023 4y ago
      Depends on the neighborhood?
• rhcom2 4y ago
  And get yourself a visit from the FCC
• deleted 4y ago
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• coffeefirst 4y ago
  That's true, but it would be much more fun to get your own drone and program it to chase them.
• umvi 4y ago
  Well if it becomes a cat/mouse game, the drones could start shielding their electronics and employing backup navigation methods if GPS fails (think robotic-sextant-style celestial navigation). Of course, a robotic sextant is not going to be as accurate as GPS, but I bet you could get within 100-200m of your destination.
• Beta-7 4y ago
  They are also highly illegal.
• thrill 4y ago
  Radio jamming to interfere with aircraft navigation is a federal crime.