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This is a media curation page for the PIRatE Lab's AARR Program.  We are developing practical, low cost programs to monitor resources in our coastal zone (the land near the ocean and the ocean near the land) with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs aka "drones") overhead and subtidal Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) .  Enjoy!!  
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February 12, 2020 8:18 PM
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Watch Drone Dome laser take down DJI Phantoms [video]

Watch Drone Dome laser take down DJI Phantoms [video] | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Take a look at this latest counter-drone technology and watch the Drone Dome laser take down a number of DJI Phantoms. What do you think abou
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September 16, 2019 12:52 PM
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London's Heathrow Airport appears to have worked out how to jam drone signals to stop climate-change protesters from shutting down its airspace

London's Heathrow Airport appears to have worked out how to jam drone signals to stop climate-change protesters from shutting down its airspace | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
A video posted by the campaign group Heathrow Pause shows activists about to launch drones near the West London airport. But when they try, none work.
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August 26, 2018 8:50 PM
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The Pentagon’s latest budget is its largest counter-drone budget ever

The Pentagon’s latest budget is its largest counter-drone budget ever | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
To protect its force now and into the future, the Pentagon is set to fund nearly 100 counter-drone technology programs.
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Anti-drone tech is starting to get more robust legs underneath it.
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February 16, 2018 10:41 AM
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5 Companies Making Anti-Drone Technology [VIDEO]

5 Companies Making Anti-Drone Technology [VIDEO] | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Meet the companies building tools to take down errant, or dangerous, drones.
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This video shows 5 companies that are working on ways to stop drones, using radio frequencies and even birds of prey! 
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October 8, 2019 12:09 PM
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DroneShield’s Deployment Results in Arrest at College Football Game

DroneShield’s Deployment Results in Arrest at College Football Game | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
On August 31, 2019, DroneShield’s system was being utilised at the opening game of the football season at a major college team stadium. This deployment was part of the university’s efforts to provide protection against unmanned aerial vehicles. As has become common at sporting events, an unauthorised drone was flown over the stadium at the …
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Here they come for your drone!
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April 14, 2019 9:42 AM
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U.S. Army wants a new 360-degree counter-drone system –

U.S. Army wants a new 360-degree counter-drone system – | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
The U.S. Army is looking for information on a 360-degree counter-drone system capable to detect unmanned aircraft systems weighing less than 20 pounds. The recently published post on the federal bu…
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June 25, 2018 3:42 PM
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Team Dedrone Wins First Prize at ‘Game of Drones’ Competition

Team Dedrone Wins First Prize at ‘Game of Drones’ Competition | Remotely Piloted Systems | Scoop.it
Dedrone, the market and technology leader in airspace security, announced that its team of Echodyne Corporation, Squarehead Technologies and Battelle, won first place at ThunderDrone’s “Game of Drones” outdoor demonstration at Nellis Air Force Base and AFWERX enclave, June 18-20. Hosted by AFWERX, Team Dedrone bested five other teams in the last of three ThunderDrone rapid …
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Very cool!  I love the spirit of friendly competition from these contests to see who can solve a problem the quickest/with the most innovation.
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