Chinese authorities unveil the development of a new laser defense system that is able to shoot down small drones in a few seconds. The system appears to show a great precision and a low noise. Small drones are cheap and easy to use and acquire, making these vehicles an optimal choice for terrorists that intend to hit a target or spy on it (i.e. Critical infrastructure) Small-scale unmanned drones are widespread, their number is increasing and their use is becoming very popular also for commercial uses increasing the likelihood of incidents and criminal abuses.”]
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