Watch a police drone in Tokyo intercept other drones with a huge net

How do you catch a rogue drone? With another drone armed with a net, of course!

At least, that's how the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is tackling the issue of unwanted and potentially dangerous drones flying over the city. The department is launching a new squad of officers who will operate a net-wielding drone designed to catch other drones, the BBC reports.

The squad will protect important buildings and areas in Tokyo, such as the prime minister's office. When drones enter those vicinities, officers will first warn the drone's operator via loudspeakers; if that fails, the drone will be taken down Read more...