The United States Air Force is looking for a new type of tracking technology in which a small drone can paint the target to be followed with a signal emitting powder or liquid.
This will then allow them to keep an eye on their location. The technology used for tracking can also be used to upload missile coordinates in case the Air Force needs to bring them down.
The drone with the dust spray can be used for everything from an individual to a vehicle to an aircraft. It would have a number of possible uses such as to help them to identify friendly forces and civilians and even keep track of wild life.
There is a high priority to tracking foes of the future. With tomorrow’s terrorists becoming a looming threat to be dealt with the Pentagon is investing a lot of research into tracking devices. Millions of dollars of tax payer money have been invested in research related to tagging, tracking and locating technology.
The smart dust that the miniature drone would shoot the target with is to be made up of a cloud of tiny sensors that can stick with ease to humans or clothes. The dust is already feasible and the vehicle to deliver it is now being planned.