The use of the specialized smart mini-drones in political assassinations
The use of the specialized smart mini-drones in political assassinations Mini-drones have been used in documented attempted political assassinations, most notably against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2018. The increasing miniaturization of drone technology, combined with advanced artificial intelligence and affordability, presents a growing threat for future political assassinations. [ 1 , 2 ] Documented attempts and capabilities Attempted assassination of Nicolás Maduro (2018) On August 4, 2018, attackers attempted to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro using two DJI Matrice 600 drones, reportedly laden with C4 plastic explosive. The attack failed when the drones detonated prematurely, injuring seven members of the National Guard instead of the target. [ 1 ] Swarm attacks and AI The advancement of technology suggests that future political assassinations could involve autonomous, AI-guided "slaughterbots" or drone swarms. The Future of Life Institute r...