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US scientists detect incoming drones from 49 feet using motor signals (interestingengineering.com)

submitted 1 week ago by Itwasntme223@discuss.online to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] DupaCycki@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago (1 child)

For my fellow non-Americans, 49 feet is just under 15 meters.

I'm pretty sure we can all spot drones from 15 meters away with just our eyes and ears.

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[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago*

I think the achievement is that they spotted drones from 15 meters away without using anyone's eyes and ears.

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