To fight drones, Dubai’s deploying a drone hunter

Drones have come a long way in a very short period of time.

Like many items in the world of tech, drones are a concept that have gone from quirky ideas to real-world practical deployment. The Dubai airport is the third busiest in the world, and it’s got a problem with drones. Specifically, unauthorized drone activity in its airspace, which can cause critical safety and security concerns. A wayward drone sucked into a jet engine can mean disaster.

So they’ve decided to go drone hunting!

According to CNN Money, The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has decided to test out a “drone hunter.” This airborne bot has thermal and infrared imaging to seek out drones that are in the wrong place at the wrong time. How does it work? Once it locates a rogue drone, it follows it back to its launch point, then relays the location to police. No offensive weapons are necessary. If trial testing works out, the program could be in use by the end of the year.

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