[AusNOG] Google Loon Balloon Broadband

Bevan Slattery bevan at slattery.net.au
Sun Jul 14 12:51:45 EST 2013


I've had it verified that there are zero cameras on these experiments.

Perhaps the people at the drinks have watched a few too many x file episodes :)

B

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On 14/07/2013, at 11:43 AM, Bevan Slattery <bevan at slattery.net.au> wrote:

> I've heard it described in some circles at SkyView or YouView.
> 
> The camera hardware going in these things is apparently quite remarkable, when combined with their goelocation technology and store and forward capability it will create significant issues for both privacy groups and Government.
> 
> Best for G to be up front now about its capabilities and intentions to avoid another StreetView debacle.
> 
> [b]
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On 14/07/2013, at 10:35 AM, Tony <td_miles at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> The sceptic in me wonders whether certain countries will allow them to enter their "sovereign airspace" or just shoot them down as "foreign spy craft".
>> 
>> According to wikipedia there is no international agreement on how high above ground national airspace extends but the lowest suggestions are 20-30km, which is roughly the altitude the "loons" fly at.
>> 
>> 
>> regards,
>> Tony.
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