News Izumo drone video most likely fake

[thomas]

Last Tuesday, the Japanese government raised concerns about a video circulating on social media, purporting to be drone footage of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Izumo destroyer. However, suspicions soon surfaced that it may be a "fake" video: Defense Minister Minoru Kihara stated during a news conference that the footage was being analysed to determine whether it was fabricated. It is approximately 20 seconds long and appears to capture an aerial view of the Izumo destroyer. The camera approaches the ship from the rear and glides over the deck while the vessel is berthed at Yokosuka Naval Base. Notably, the logo of the major Chinese video-sharing website "Bilibili" is visible in the upper left corner of the video.

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Under the law, drones are prohibited from flying without permission over defense-related facilities, which include the Yokosuka base. Kihara declined to discuss surveillance measures, explaining that "specific details could reveal our base security capabilities." "We have been monitoring drones and other flights under strict surveillance on a regular basis," he said.

Japan says video of MSDF Izumo destroyer may be ‘fabricated’ | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Defense Ministry investigates 'drone video' showing destroyer at MSDF base | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Japan's Defense Ministry is investigating a video on social media that claims to have been shot by a drone flying over a destroyer at a Maritime Self-Defense Force base near Tokyo.

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[Grandpa Frank]

There is a lot of info out now showing how small drones will have a major impact in warfare. Saw a video the other day how a small drone with an AI program with facial recognition could hunt down and kill a programed target person.

 

[thomas]

It turned out that the Izumo video wasn't fake:

The Defense Ministry has concluded that a viral video of Japan's largest destroyer appears to be real, stating it is highly likely a drone illegally flew over Yokosuka Naval Base to film it. The ministry, which had previously suggested that the video could be fake, reached its conclusion after analyzing the footage, including plants and structures around the base, officials said on 9 May. "The incident could cause a serious problem for the defense of our country," Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told a news conference on 10 May. "We take it extremely seriously." Kihara said the ministry plans to introduce more advanced equipment to deal with difficult-to-detect drones and will use jamming technology to force landings.

Defense Ministry says drone ‘likely’ flew over Izumo destroyer | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Japan probing video of MSDF ship possibly taken by unauthorized drone

The Japanese Defense Ministry is examining a video that purports to show a Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel in port, suspecting it may have been taken by an unauthorized drone, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

english.kyodonews.net

Meanwhile, the owner of the video said he posted the video to social media to attract attention despite knowing it was illegal to fly drones in the area.

In a recent online interview in English with Kyodo News, the individual claimed he was "not intercepted" operating the drone, but declined to disclose details about when the footage was taken or the drone's takeoff and landing location. He dispelled rumors that the video was fake and generated by artificial intelligence, saying, "All the footages I posted are filmed by myself." The individual, who said he left Japan after taking the footage and is currently in China, acknowledged he was aware the act was illegal and promised not to do it again. "I do not have intention to provoke international conflict. I just did it for fun," he said.

Owner of unauthorized MSDF drone video knew risks, shared for fun

The owner of a video allegedly showing drone footage of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel in port has said he posted the video to social media to attract attention despite knowing it was illegal to fly drones in the area.

english.kyodonews.net