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Driving my car near to a US Embassy in a foreign country some time ago I noticed that my Google Maps application on my phone was showing my position in another location, half a kilometer or so away from my actual position, on another street altogether. I passed again the next day, same thing happened. Away from the Embassy, and the problem solved itself. I looked up the issue and found that the actual satellite signals are never to be tampered with (except in war situations I suppose), but today saw a demonstration video on Youtube where a UK guy showed how to use a 'RFHack' device to successfully position his phone/Maps in Kansas... So I guess the technology is around and used to screen off potential targets from GPS-led attacks.
I don't intend to fly my drone around any Embassy, but, just out of interest, what would happen to a flight in case some jokers (or law enforcement) start using this hack with powerful antennas and you happen to fly in their beam ? Technical comments also welcome.
I don't intend to fly my drone around any Embassy, but, just out of interest, what would happen to a flight in case some jokers (or law enforcement) start using this hack with powerful antennas and you happen to fly in their beam ? Technical comments also welcome.