Drone Terror Threat: Urgent Action Needed

0:00It's March 23rd, you're listening to Adelaide News today, AI Power Local News. I'm Cory with the story. A new report from the Lowee Institute warns that drone terror attacks are becoming a serious risk to Australia's security and other nations too. Experts say fast progress in drone tech, 3D printing, and AI navigation means governments must update their plans to fight extremism right away. Recent cases highlight the problem, including arrests in the United Kingdom for building explosive drones, a Queensland group with a drone bomb set up, and plots in the United States. These show how simple it is now for individuals to access and weaponize drones. In wars like Russia, Ukraine, and Middle East fights, drones loaded with bombs have hit soldiers and key targets effectively. At home, big crowds at events or important sites could face the same dangers if nothing changes. The report pushes for geofencing built into hobby and business drones to block no-fly zones automatically. It also calls for agencies to team up on safe defense tools for public areas and narrow

1:04rules on risky parts that won't bother regular users. With these tools within anyone's reach, officials will need to make hard calls on top priorities and defenses to keep pace with the evolving threat.