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Re:U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones by ptero on Wednesday May 29, 2019 @10:37AM (#20040705)
Observing private homes can help select your targets. By observing the inside of the home you may learn if the owner has access to secrets (national security or commercial), what kind and what level. From where you can switch to traditional methods. My 2c.
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Re:U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones by Someone1234 on Wednesday May 29, 2019 @10:45AM (#20040785)
It gives you the layout of homes, it doesn't allow you to observe their occupants. It is a spinning laser.
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Re:U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones by InitialLastName on Wednesday May 29, 2019 @11:09AM (#20041071)
Add voice control ("Hey Robot, run a sweep") and WiFi and you have a very capable spy system. Not to mention cameras and GPS which could all be justified in terms of improving the performance of robot vacuums.
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