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All things drone or unmanned aerial systems related.
High over Alaska last summer, the Pentagon experimented with new, secret prototypes: Micro-drones that can be launched from the flare dispensers of moving F-16s and F/A-18 fighter jets. Canisters containing the tiny aircraft descended from the jets on parachutes before breaking open, allowing wings on each drone to swing out and catch the wind. Inch-wide propellers on the back provided propulsion as they found one another and created a swarm.
Army fills in details on micro drone RFI
By Mark Pomerleau
Mar 31, 2016
The Army has provided more details on the Soldier Borne Sensors (SBS) micro drones it hopes to issue for individual soldiers.
One of the barriers to wide implementation into squads is cost. Unlike the much smaller British army, which has integrated similar micro drones into its ranks, the larger U.S. military buys in bulk. The thumb-size Black Hornet drones used by the British are made by hand, which would make large quantity buys expensive.
In addition to various operational capabilities mentioned in the original request for information – such as flight ceilings of 1,000 meters, flight duration from 10 to 15 minutes as well as day and night camera capability -- noise mitigation is another important factor being considered, Col. Phil Cheatham said at a March 22 media roundtable at Fort Belvoir, Va.
A small, submersible drone developped at John Hopkins’ research institute’s Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) can stay submerged for months, and instantly surface and launch on command without leaving a trace.
Watch this video describing APL’s Corrosion Resistant Aerial Covert Unmanned Naval System (CRACUNS).
A small, submersible drone developped at John Hopkins' research institute's Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) can stay submerged for months, and instantly surface and launch on command without leaving a trace. Watch this video describing APL's Corrosion Resistant Aerial Covert Unmanned Naval System (CRACUNS). The drone is fabricated from composite materials and coatings that prevents salt
Kamikaze drone filmed in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
A YouTube video indicates that an Israeli-made "kamikaze drone" has been used by Azerbaijan against Armenian forces in the conflict over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, according to the Washington Post.
The video appears to show a UAV with the distinctive shape of the Israel Aerospace Industries Harop, a loitering munition that is essentially UAV designed to directly strike a target like a missile. Armenian spokesmen told Russian media that the weapon hit a bus filled with Armenian volunteers, killing seven.
In the video, the Harop is seen diving toward the ground before it disappears behind a hill, followed by a loud explosion.
still dont know why we dont just design our own off the shelf jobby or at least develop one indigenously, i know the navy is trying this with IMERC, hopefully the army will follow suit, theres a healthy culture of drone flying, ownership and innovation in this country already. off the shelf cameras, flirs etc
"He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
"No, sir. He's a sergeant, and they don't deserve no respect at all, sir. I should know. They're cunning and artful, if they're any good. I wouldn't mind if he was an officer, sir. But sergeants are clever."
Even commercial drones can be adapted to deliver bombs on a selected target. All the key bomb droppers are looking at ( and using) drone technology which can be drop and scoot or unmanned Kamikaze attack. Such targets need to be taken out by an integrated CIWS using Gatling Gun principles.
Yes this is something Ive been thinking/worrying about for quite some time.
This might sound like something straight out of a “Bond Movie” but I suspect the below “fiction” could be turned into fact with a relatively small amount of finance, technical know how and determination.
Hmmm I wonder are there any terrorist organisations that fit the above criteria, are and Im not talking about “Spectre” either.
Buy 100 commercially available drones with a small carrying capacity. (Think about the recent “Amazon stories about Drones delivering parcels)
Do some tweaking and reconfiguring. Program them all to head to Wembley stadium/Croke Park/ Stade de France etc, altitude 1000Metres
On arrival – automatic delivery of payload - 1 anti personnel grenade… each
Time delay fuses so you get a mixture of airburst, impact detonation, and of course the old favourite 1 and 2 hour time delay for maximum confusion etc and mayhem for rescue workers.
There is a well known middle eastern based terrorist organisation that has a large stock of munitions plenty of cash and plenty of volunteers.
UAV no fly zones should be established in all major European cities. Enforced using a combination of EW and CIWS. (CIWS for critical infrastructure locations, nuclear powerstations, govt buildings, oil refineries, ports, airports, fuel depots etc.
Sadly I think it will take a disaster/attack before anything is done.
It needs to be dealt with in the same way navies are dealing with the risk of swarm attacks from small boats. Plenty of guns putting down plenty of lead at the target.
For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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