Intel launched 500 of its "Shooting Stars," small quadcopters outfitted with LED lights, as part of the company's fake-fireworks drone program.
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![]() Intel launched 500 of its "Shooting Stars," small quadcopters outfitted with LED lights, as part of the company's fake-fireworks drone program.
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PIRatE Lab's insight:
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PIRatE Lab's insight:
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PIRatE Lab's insight:
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PIRatE Lab's insight:
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