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Drones from China

beach-mom — Tue, 05 May 2020 18:35:32 GMT

Many news organizations are now saying the drones China "donated" to us that are flying over cities and warning people to socially distance are sending sensitive information back to China. China is spying on us through them, and possibly selling the information to terrorists for their use. We don't have any near us, but some of you may have seen them.

One member of Congress calls these drones "Trojan Horses."

THIS is scary. It might not be just the virus or the murder hornets any longer.

Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the middle of a dystopian novel!

Re: Drones from China

Puppy Lips — Tue, 05 May 2020 18:38:40 GMT

I agree that it is scary. I would not put it past China to do such a thing, considering the fact that they have stolen so much technology and information from us. I think we should be very wary of anything that comes from China, electronics wise. We should be distancing ourselves from them as much as possible, in my opinion.

Re: Drones from China

Nightowlz — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:23:26 GMT

Don't forget about the Bitcoin or Digital Currency?

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Porcelain — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:30:24 GMT

Anything you buy from China or Russia that connects to the internet has a backdoor for those countries' intelligence services to access your data. Their private industry does not operate independently from their governments or their intelligence services.

Possibly local city governments might not know about that. But they should get wise fast. Ransomware is a massive issue for local governments. The state-sponsored hackers threaten to shut down emgergency services and other services through the ransomware.

State and Fed agencies have been made aware of the vulnerabilities, but not all are abiding by all recommendations.

Re: Drones from China

wvumountiefan — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:30:41 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
Many news organizations are now saying the drones China "donated" to us that are flying over cities and warning people to socially distance are sending sensitive information back to China. China is spying on us through them, and possibly selling the information to terrorists for their use. We don't have any near us, but some of you may have seen them.

One member of Congress calls these drones "Trojan Horses."

THIS is scary. It might not be just the virus or the murder hornets any longer.

Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the middle of a dystopian novel!

Scary as you know what!!

Re: Drones from China

lovescats — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:36:27 GMT

The drones were provided free to the department for 90 days. Two will be returned and the third donated to police.

DJI is a Chinese company headquartered in Shenzhen, China and has offices in Los Angeles and Palo Alto California, Washington D.C. and New York

The drones are equipped with cameras, lights and loud speakers and can be used to monitor public spaces, spot unsafe activities and broadcast messages.

This thread was the first I'd heard of this and I want to know about this stuff. It is scary because you don't what is going to be on the 2 drones they have to give back.

https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/2020/04/17/drones-donated-battle-creek-police-virus-fight/5151842002/

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Sooner — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:37:32 GMT

Military and civilian govt. workers have fought a pitched battle against foreign IT forces for many years. You have no idea. And no idea how good our people are! Bless every one of them, they are unsung and on the front lines every day.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:56:24 GMT

The spying and information gathered is definitely concerning but what concerns me even more is the politicians/lawmakers that are ok using it!! Seems to me, they're the ones putting people at risk and should be fired.

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Big Joanie — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:56:53 GMT

Is this how they flew those killer hornets in here .....

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Porcelain — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:15:47 GMT

@Big Joanie wrote:
Is this how they flew those killer hornets in here .....

OMG. They're driving the drones.

Edited to add: The term "drones" should have given us a clue.

Re: Drones from China

Big Joanie — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:01:49 GMT

Oh don't make me laugh ......

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Spurt — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:19:18 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
@Big Joanie wrote:
Is this how they flew those killer hornets in here .....
OMG. They're driving the drones.

Edited to add: The term "drones" should have given us a clue.

@Porcelain @Big Joanie

Re: Drones from China

Big Joanie — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:41:46 GMT

Love that .. thanks for the laughs guys .. I needed it .....

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lovescats — Tue, 05 May 2020 21:50:37 GMT

Are all these drones the ones kept and the ones they give back going to sync like all the items I have the amazon/kindle app on?

Re: Drones from China

noodleann — Wed, 06 May 2020 11:38:04 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@beach-mom wrote:

Many news organizations are now saying the drones China "donated" to us that are flying over cities and warning people to socially distance are sending sensitive information back to China. China is spying on us through them, and possibly selling the information to terrorists for their use. We don't have any near us, but some of you may have seen them.

One member of Congress calls these drones "Trojan Horses."

THIS is scary. It might not be just the virus or the murder hornets any longer.

Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in the middle of a dystopian novel!

This is what needs to change.

Re: Drones from China

hckynut — Wed, 06 May 2020 00:31:15 GMT

@beach-mom

Any device that has the capability of garnering information along with tracking information? And a gift from China!

No thanks, I'll pass!

hckynut 🏒

Re: Drones from China

Lali1 — Wed, 06 May 2020 00:42:32 GMT

The Chinese government lies constantly ask chinese people if you don't believe it. I swear some are so indoctrinated to hate one side or the other they follow the lines by the media to a tee. The Chinese government is not our friends in any way shape or form.

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Snowpuppy — Wed, 06 May 2020 00:44:36 GMT

OMG.

I read the article. The Battle Creek police BOUGHT drones from this company previously. The purpose? Among other duties, the drones can monitor The Battle Creek Cereal Festival. 🤤

Will the terror caused by Tony The Tiger at Kellogg's headquarters never end?

Seriously, when this city wants a tax increase, tell them to eBay their drones to raise cash.

Re: Drones from China

jeanlake — Wed, 06 May 2020 05:22:02 GMT

If we raise concerns, why aren't government officials thinking the same? Sometimes I think our government is so intricate, like a spider's web, that it would make our heads spin. Let's see -- three Russian doctors were thrown out of hospital windows (on several news channels - not fake news) because they raised concerns over lack of safety equipment. One of the 'thrown' Russian doctors had to work while recovering from covid19 virus. Two died. One has severe injuries. Chinese punish whistle blower doctor at the onset of this virus. No one can believe their reports. North Korean leader missing in action after surgery, some presumed dead. Or maybe he is. Who knows. We're in and out of praising leaders from these countries while appearing 'absent' and divided to the world. As several mentioned, China owns a lot of America and provides so many valuable products. What a mess. And, we have Americans throwing park rangers in a lake because they were asked to adhere to social distancing and others shooting security guard, married man with 6 children, in Michigan when asked to adhere to social distancing. Store employees are being abused by shoppers who don't want their rights violated. Irish newspaper state they no longer envy our country -- they pity us. Could it be that a mirror is being held up to America so we can all take a good look? I hope we humbly look and learn.