Fun and security in the skies of Los Angeles

["Cornali Remo" <Remo.Cornali () rcs it>]

"Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drone aircraft, 
are about to be launched for the first time by the police in Los
Angeles. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/5051142.stm
 
The fun part:
"SkySeer looks like a remotely controlled model aircraft. It has a
wingspan of 6.5 feet (1.98m) 
and weighs 4 pounds (1.81kg). A camera is attached to its belly and a
small battery powers the drone." 

The security part:
"The UAV utilises an onboard compass and GPS system for its command and
control.
 It flies to a location that is predetermined by the operator on a
laptop. "

How long will it take for hackers to steal a drone in mission?
(Supposing the location is modifiable in-flight.)

Ciao!
        Remo



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