It seems like this has been around for a while, but it was still completely new to me: DIY and Open Source Surveillance Drones (or UAV, short for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Already in 2007 they could be built for under $1,500.-. Here are two more links around the topic:
- DIYDrones.com
- Paparazzi – An DYI UAV including an GPS navigated autopilot (24C3 Talk)
I just can’t decide how I feel about this. The geek in me thinks it’s amazing and wants to build one for myself, however my paranoid alter ego is scared to death by the idea that anyone can build a surveillance drone for (in the meantime probably under) $1,000.- and follow me around. I probably wouldn’t even notice.
Picture of surveillance camera by Enjoy Surveillance
Cyberphobia 