It's a common science fiction theme that drones and other means of surveillance may someday be used to track individuals, using AI and teams of government officials to identify people from aerial images. There's no need to get nervous yet, though - a paper published by two UK-based researchers says that facial recognition from aerial footage - especially any method that … [Read more...] about Can Drone Images Be Used to Identify People? Probably Not, UK Researchers Say
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What to Do if a Drone is Spying on You
The majority of drones are used for good and legitimate purposes. But despite new recommendations for operating drones appropriately to protect individual privacy, some consumers are concerned that drones may be gathering too much information. Homeowners afraid of being harassed may not know what the laws are for dealing with drones. The now infamous "drone slayer" incident … [Read more...] about What to Do if a Drone is Spying on You
