Researchers have demonstrated how a malicious piece of software in an air-gapped computer can communicate with a nearby drone using a blinking LED on the computer. I have mixed feelings about research like this. On the one hand, it’s pretty cool. On the other hand, there’s not really anything new or novel, and it’s kind … Read More “Jumping Air Gaps with Blinking Lights and Drones” »
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This would be a good idea, although I can’t imagine countries like the US, China, and Russia going along with it — at least not right now. Powered by WPeMatico
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DJI is programming no-fly zones into its drone software. Here’s how it’ll work. The update will add a list of GPS coordinates to the drone’s computer that tells it not to fly around the Washington D.C. area. When users are within a 15-mile restricted zone, the drone’s motors won’t spin up, preventing it from taking … Read More “Programming No-Fly Zones into Drones” »