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Drone with explosives: 'That can also happen in Austria,' warns expert
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Drone with explosives: 'That can also happen in Austria,' warns expert

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An Austrian drone defense expert warns that a situation similar to the Leipzig incident, where a drone carrying explosives caused damage, could occur in Austria.
  • Stephan Kraschansky highlights gaps in Austria's drone defense capabilities and notes that even amateurs can assemble such drones.
  • The expert's comments come after an incident in Leipzig, Germany, involving a drone with explosives.

Austria's drone defense capabilities have significant gaps, according to drone defense expert and entrepreneur Stephan Kraschansky. He warns that a scenario similar to the one in Leipzig, Germany, where a drone carrying explosives caused damage, could easily happen in Austria.

Kraschansky explained that the technology is accessible enough for amateurs to assemble such devices. He pointed out specific vulnerabilities in Austria's current drone defense systems, suggesting they are not adequately prepared for such threats. The expert's assessment follows a recent incident in Leipzig that underscored the potential dangers posed by weaponized drones.

That can also happen in Austria.

โ€” Stephan KraschanskyReferring to the incident in Leipzig where a drone carried explosives.

His insights emphasize the urgent need for Austria to bolster its drone detection and interception measures. The accessibility of drone technology for malicious purposes presents a growing challenge that requires immediate attention and strategic solutions to ensure public safety.

drones like in Leipzig can also be 'cobbled together' by laymen.

โ€” Stephan KraschanskyExplaining the accessibility of drone technology for creating explosive devices.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.