Talk to any science fiction fan about drones and they'll tell you that our favorite flying robots aren't just useful tools in agriculture and construction. They are the inevitable agents of dystopian governments. Traditionally, drones are symbols of intimidation and oppression, spying from above and keeping the people under close watch. But strangely enough, some recent … [Read more...] about How Did Drones Become a Protest Tool?
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Environmental Activists Consider Drone Disruption in London
Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion has been causing disruption across the UK in recent months in an effort to draw attention to climate change and ecological breakdown. The group has taken action and held protests around the world. In the UK, those actions have mainly centred around civil disobedience, with members blocking major transport links with peaceful … [Read more...] about Environmental Activists Consider Drone Disruption in London
Greenpeace Uses Kamikaze Drone as Political Protest Tool
We've seen many things in the drone industry to date: drones that catch whale snot; drones that perform aerial light shows; a drone that assists skydives. But we haven't yet seen a drone dressed as Superman deliberately flown into a nuclear power plant. At least not until this week in France. So yes, you read that right. Environmental organization Greenpeace has crashed a … [Read more...] about Greenpeace Uses Kamikaze Drone as Political Protest Tool
