Tuesday, October 1, 2013

10/4/2013 Weekly Tech Article

      Activist Drone Catches Pigeon Shooters


  • Some gun clubs in Pennsylvania have organized pigeon shoots, where live pigeons are used instead of the typical clay targets for sport. It's illegal there, but controversial. Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), an animal advocacy group in Pennsylvania, is now using drones to catch pigeon killers.
  • SHARK files octorotor drones with video cameras attached. SHARK's drones have recorded people cleaning up after allegedly shooting pigeons in addition to allegedly disposing of dead pigeons (and burning tires, which is illegal for individuals, as there are health risks).
  • Not everyone approves of these tactics, though. In Pennsylvania, someone allegedly responded to one of the SHARK drones by shooting it down.



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