Remember that time a Dutch company hatched a plan to deploy eagles to take out drones? Yep, that’s the one – the project that wildlife experts condemned and Kanye West embraced. Now, it seems the story – in which Dutch company, Guard From Above announced a program training eagles to identify and attack UAVs – has taken a decidedly royal turn. The Daily Mail reports … [Read more...] about Raptor Patrol: Spanish Throne Gunning for Drones
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Will Kanye’s Anti-Drone Eagles Defeat the Paparazzi?
Rapper and noted Taylor Swift-interrupter Kanye West announced he will be hiring anti-drone eagles to patrol his house because -- of course he is. Citing a constant buzz of paparazzi-piloted imagery drones surveilling his California home, West will reveal the avian deployment in an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, according to the Daily Star. “It’s … [Read more...] about Will Kanye’s Anti-Drone Eagles Defeat the Paparazzi?
Celebrities and Drones: A Mixed Bag
Celebrities are accustomed to living under the microscope of the public eye, but what about living under the robotically trained eye of a drone? Unmanned aerial vehicles aren’t only for government ops; these highly advanced pieces of equipment are now being put to use as robo-paparazzi to spy on celebrities. We can only hope One Direction fans don’t get their hands on … [Read more...] about Celebrities and Drones: A Mixed Bag
You Are Now Watching the Drone: Kanye West on UAS
from Gizmodo.com Kanye West is a worrier. Except these days, he's not upset about Bonnaroo or water bottles, he's worried about adult stuff, like the safety of his one-year-old daughter North. More specifically, he's worried about her getting electrocuted by a paparazzi-piloted drone while she's swimming. As with most things Kanye, it's an insightful point flecked with just … [Read more...] about You Are Now Watching the Drone: Kanye West on UAS