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Maxar and Google's data siphoned in Ukraine

The PasMieux software, developed in-house by Parrot, can be used to create contrast maps. © Intelligence Online

Intelligence Online has investigated how drone manufacturers are collecting and using US firms Google and Maxar's geospatial data on Ukraine. These practices and those of French company Parrot raise some questions. [...]

Published on 02/04/2025 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes Grégory Priolon

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