Get the latest tech news

Drones could soon become more intrusive than ever


“Whole-body” biometrics are on their way

Drones are generally much farther from their subjects than the kind of cameras, such as CCTVs, that are ordinarily used for biometrics. Atmospheric turbulence caused, for example, by rising hot air, can distort features like the distance between one’s eyes. And because they record from the sky, drones’ on-board cameras may capture only a partial view of a face (or, if someone is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, none at all).

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/technology

Read more on:

Photo of Drones

Drones

Related news:

News photo

DJI repurposed its drones' obstacle detection tech for robot vacuums

News photo

Satellites, Drones, and AI: the New 'High-Tech Quest to Fight Wildfires'

News photo

DJI introduces its first 360° action camera days after Insta360 spins into drones