Mr.Peppermint wrote:
Mr.Peppermint wrote:
Milton Dutch Day wrote:
I assume toy spy camera drones use a SD memory card
to record images rather then a live video feed?
Live video feed exist but is pretty expensive, you can even livestream right to YouTube etc
Oh fun
Apparently one of the bigger names in drone technology actually left the keys out in the open lol
So all your private stuff could already be on the dark web now
http://www.digitalmunition.com/WhyIWalkedFrom3k.pdfThe article you linked discusses security holes found within the DJI GO4 app. It affected GO4 users (I.E. DJI Drone operators) who entered third-party login info into the app. I'm not sure what you mean by "
all your private stuff could already be on the dark web" --You mean the 'private' youtube videos a user has posted on Youtube? Nothing is truly private once it gets uploaded into a cloud; this should be common knowledge by now.
FYI; for anyone concerned about their privacy and "spy" drones (I.E. drones with a stabilized HD camera) please become familiar with the actual regulations:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/flying-drone-safely-legally.htmlIn this specific concern/context, no operator is allowed to fly within 30m (lateral distance) of your property (without permission). The heavier drones (with higher quality cameras) are even more restricted (75m lateral). Ignoring these regulations opens the operator to some steep penalties. An no, none of the customer drones that I'm aware of come equipped with an optical zoom.
These regulations exclude the toy variety (under 250g). However if a toy-drone comes equipped with a camera, it's there mostly for novelty - the quality is quite poor and the shaky footage is generally unusable.
Lastly, "Shooting down" any aircraft (RC or not), regardless whether its encroaching your property or not, is prohibited and opens you up to liability even if only attempted (but failed).
My recommendation would be to either follow the drone back to its landing and talk with the operator or simply report it referencing the regulations provided.
Post edit: some clarifications.