Privacy groups warn that flying plate readers could expand surveillance far beyond roadside cameras.

      • greedytacothief@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        8 hours ago

        ??? We’re talking about the feasibility of using fiberoptic cables to control drones that can survey entire communities. How is that not relevant? Yes there are systems that can recover the cable. But there’s lots of shit for it to get caught on in a town. Like I don’t know what you’re arguing for.

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          7 hours ago

          You seem to be asserting fiber optics are impractical for drone use. I point to the entire invasion of Ukraine in recent years.

          Your move.

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            7 hours ago

            Flock drones are equipped with wireless modems (4 of them), because it’s significantly more practical for the use case. Maybe that will change if people start jamming them. But then it will be up to municipalities to decide if it’s worthwhile to use fiberoptic in their town.