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Re:GitHub shuts off access to Aurelia repository, citing tra... by xxpor on Thursday March 19, 2020 @03:53PM (#22630978)
The difference is companies actually get in a LOT of trouble for sanctions violations. When was the last time someone was prosecuted for an illegal GPS implementation?
Re:GitHub shuts off access to Aurelia repository, citing tra... by jiggawatts on Thursday March 19, 2020 @05:00PM (#22631687)
The minute someone uses an open-source GPS radio to build a cruise missile in their garage, and uses it for assassinations.

Given the current tech level available to hobbyists, this isn't that far fetched.

Re:GitHub shuts off access to Aurelia repository, citing tra... by jacquesm on Thursday March 19, 2020 @06:31PM (#22632447)
You don't need an open source GPS radio for that, just fly a bit slower. The upper limit is plenty fast for weapons, 1900 km/h isn't much of a limitation, neither is 59,000 ft of altitude.
Re:GitHub shuts off access to Aurelia repository, citing tra... by TechnicalVault on Saturday March 21, 2020 @10:06PM (#22652075)
If you can understand the equations and engineering needed to build a cruise missile the GPS equations will not daunt you. Getting the final approach to have a useful Circular Error Probable at anything low enough for an assassination would be more of a technical challenge than the coarse guidance. Unless you had someone shining a designator you’d need real-time machine vision. To say nothing of designing an airframe that can perform precision manoeuvres at speed without breaking up.