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    Trump shooter employed a drone as a ‘rearview mirror’ prior to the incident

    By Rebecca XuJuly 25, 2024Updated:July 25, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • At a gathering in Butler, Pennsylvania, 20-year-old man Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, used a drone prior to the rally like a ‘rearview mirror’, and searched on Google for facts about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
    • The camera drone made by DJI Thomas Matthew Crooks to get an overhead view that maybe helped him plan his attack. This highligts the emerging challenges in modern security.

    OUR TAKE
    The use of drones in the Trump assassination attempt has significant security implications, prompting a reevaluation of existing security protocols to include advanced drone detection systems and the implementation of no-fly zones around sensitive locations.

    –Rebecca Xu, BTW reporter

    What happened

    The assailant who targeted former President Donald Trump, injuring his ear in a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, had earlier deployed a drone to survey the venue hours prior to Trump’s appearance.

    Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona, a member of the Republican Party,inquired about the FBI’s revelation that the shooter, Crooks, had employed a drone and the possible surveillance activities he conducted prior to the assassination attempt.FBI Director Wray clarified that as the drone was not utilised in the act of shooting itself, its primary purpose seemed to be reconnaissance of the area beforehand.

    The camera drone, meticulously crafted by the renowned manufacturer DJI, is an advanced piece of technology designed for aerial photography and surveillance. In the context of the incident involving the shooter, the drone’s capabilities would have provided a significant tactical advantage, enabling the assailant to conduct thorough pre-attack observations of the rally site and its surroundings. Investigators are probing into how the drone’s electronic flight paths may have been discovered, given that drones often leave behind traceable electronic signals.

    Also read:FBI hacks into Trump shooter’s phone with tiny device

    Also read:DJI Gives Us a Peak Into Mini 4 Pro Drone

    Why it’s important

    Cybersecurity and drone technology expert, Dr. Amelia Thompson, commented, “This incident underscores the need for enhanced drone detection and countermeasures, especially in high-risk environments. The ability to track and intercept drones has never been more critical”.

    The public has expressed concern over the ease with which drones can be deployed for malicious purposes. There is a growing call for stricter regulations on drone usage and increased public awareness on the responsible operation of such devices.

    As drone technology becomes more accessible, it is anticipated that security agencies will need to adapt by integrating advanced surveillance and anti-drone systems to mitigate potential threats. The drone-assisted Trump assassination attempt underscores evolving security threats, necessitating a joint response from law enforcement, tech industries, and policymakers to safeguard public safety and tackle new tech challenges.

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    Rebecca Xu

    Rebecca Xu is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in tech trends. She graduated from Changshu Institute of Technology. Send tips to r.xu@btw.media.

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