Disney files patent to intercept drones launched by fans and media

Disney is fed up with drones invading their private property. These drones fly in and get a sneak peek of construction for both movies and attractions.

Recently the Walt Disney Company has just filed a patent dubbed the Commercial Drone Detection, aimed at intercepting drones launched by fans and media to get a sneak peek at private Disney projects.

According to the patent the technology would detect a drone being used on Disney property, determine if it is owned by Disney or not, and if it’s not Disney’s, the technology could track the communication frequency of the drone to intercept any photos, video or audio the drone captures.

Here’s more from the patent documents:

“Drones can be remotely commanded to perform a variety of actions, e.g., fly around, take pictures and record video. However, certain drone operators may direct the drones to fly over private property and take unauthorized data (e.g., photos, video or audio). In certain instances, these pictures and recordings could capture sensitive information that could subsequently be broadcast to others. For example, a drone could fly over a movie production set and capture video that may give away major aspects and plot points of a film.”

Being able to intercept the communication Disney hopes to be able to get control over the rapid growth of drones being used as a tool to get above security walls.

Disney can be ahead of the game on what sensitive information was taken by being able to download the imagery that drones capture.

This is a huge step by Disney as it is working on theme park expansions — including several at Walt Disney World in Orlando — and movies that garner loads of attention. For example, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is working on the new Star Wars expansion, which may debut in 2019, and Disney’s movie division is working on the Star Wars and Marvel film franchises.

I for one hope Disney is able to get this working. I don’t like spoilers and understand exactly where Disney is coming from.

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