3 chapters across the catalog
Anti-Drone Technology, Disaster Tech Lab Mesh Networks
A representative from the non-profit Disaster Tech Lab discusses the efficacy of anti-drone technology in Europe and the deployment of mesh networks during crises. The FBI continues to monitor "aspirational" threats of drone usage by sympathetic actors within the United States.
Low-Tech Solutions, Drone Warfare and The Azusa Slingshot Shooter
The effectiveness of low-tech solutions against high-tech military hardware is examined through the lens of drone warfare and a local criminal case. In Azusa, California, 81-year-old Prince King was identified as a "serial slingshot shooter" who used ball bearings to break windows for a decade before his recent death. The discussion posits that simple tools like nets and slingshots remain viable counters to advanced surveillance and police drones.
Daniel Suarez, Research Methods and Disruptive Technology Trends
Daniel Suarez details his background as a software engineer and how his experience in IT and defense informs his writing process. He describes his research methodology, which involves combining consumer technology, DIY drone trends, and rumors of military prototypes to predict near-future disruptive technologies. Suarez notes that real-world systems like Gorgon Stare are often overlooked by mainstream media despite their significant impact on society.
