2 chapters across the catalog
The threat of drone technology is shifting from large military Reapers to swarms of micro-drones and quadcopters used for surveillance. Documents from the Department of Homeland Security indicate an interest in drones equipped to detect weapons and track communications. The discussion posits that corporate-run drones and biological threats are more practical dangers to privacy than high-profile government drone strikes.
Las Vegas Drone Show, Autonomous Robots, Surveillance State
A drone exhibition in Las Vegas showcased the latest in unmanned technology, including underwater submarines and micro-robots used by special forces. Concerns are raised about the normalization of the surveillance state as these military technologies transition into domestic police use. The phrase "new normal" is again identified as a key media meme.
