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Aug28
Death-Chopper Goes Rogue over DC due to “software logic flaw”
3 CommentsAn unmanned robotic death & destruction helicopter went rogue over Washington D.C. It was developed from a manned version and capable of carrying a fearsome arsenal of weapons.
the MQ-8 failed to follow its built-in failure protocol, instead continuing on course. Unmanned aircraft are generally restricted to operations in special military-controlled airspace and are forbidden to enter areas governed by normal civil rules.
“We found a software anomaly that allowed aircraft not to follow its preprogrammed flight procedures,” Dunigan tells Av Week. “We have identified the issue and have aircraft operating restrictions that will prevent this from happening again.”
Please pay close attention to the bold part, “We found a software anomaly that allowed the aircraft not to follow its preprogrammed flight procedures.” Robot-Apocalypse Phase 1 complete! This makes me feel safe, and by safe, I mean that I am glad that I had my bomb shelter built.
Ruby August 28th, 2010 at 05:35