Diving into the #ColdWar archives! 🕵️‍♂️📜 The #Insectothopter, a pioneering mini spy drone developed by the CIA, was the first insect-sized UAV in the world! 🌍🐉 A marvel of its era, it mimicked the nimble dragonfly, but couldn't overcome the challenge of outdoor flight. 🍃🌪️ Today, it rests at the CIA Museum 🏛️, while its legacy lives on in new UAV technology. From robotic toys to bio-hybrid DragonflEyes, the journey of miniaturized UAVs continues! 🚁🔬 #SpyTech #DroneHistory

https://nemozone.writeas.com/the-insectothopter-a-pioneering-miniature-spy

Recreating one of History’s Best Known Spy Gadgets https://hackaday.com/2023/03/25/recreating-one-of-historys-best-known-spy-gadgets/ #theremin'sbug #classichacks #greatsealbug #RadioHacks #espionage #theremin #spytech

Recreating one of History’s Best Known Spy Gadgets - [Machining and Microwaves] got an interesting request. The BBC asked him to duplic... - https://hackaday.com/2023/03/25/recreating-one-of-historys-best-known-spy-gadgets/ #classichacks #greatsealbug #thereminsbug #radiohacks #espionage #theremin #spytech

How US police use counterterrorism money to buy spy tech

Grant money meant to help cities prepare for terror attacks is being spent on surveillance technology for US police departments

#police #counterterrorism #spytech #surveillance #privacy #technology #tech

https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/07/1064354/police-counterterrorism-money-buy-spy-tech-surveillance-fema/

China Has a Global Satellite Network. So Why Use a Spy Balloon?

#spytech https://time.com/6252673/chinese-spy-balloon-satellite/