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How Can Drones Be Hacked? Let Us Count the Ways
By Kacey Deamer published
A computer security team at Johns Hopkins University has found multiple ways to gain control of the small flying machines.
Holy Drones, Batman! Real-Life 'Batplane' Mimics Flexible Wings
By Jesse Emspak published
Mysterious 'Area 6' Landing Strip in Nevada Desert Baffles Experts
By Tia Ghose published
A mysterious landing strip in the remote Nevada Desert could be home to spy plane testing, security experts speculate.
Watch a Swarm of Drone 'Lightning Bugs' Swirl Overhead
By Tia Ghose published
A new generation of drones is pushing the boundaries of what autonomous flyers are capable of, a new TED talk reveals.
Electrifying Drone Race Tests Pilots' Sky-High Skills
By Elizabeth Newbern published
With the first round of the Drone Racing League's Level 1 race finished, eight pilots will compete for a spot in the finals.
Dutch Police Deploy Drone-Disabling Birds of Prey
By Mindy Weisberger published
In the Netherlands, police officers are inaugurating a new species of animal partner — eagles — to take down illegal aerial drones.
In Images: Drones Take Flight in Antarctica and the Arctic
By Mindy Weisberger published
Aerial drones are seemingly everywhere these days. Even in the most remote places on Earth, scientists are testing the limits of what these robotic devices can do.
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