And make it more comfortable...
Posted on 01/14/2013 9:40:41 AM PST by Olog-hai
A laser weapons system that can shoot down two drones at a distance of over a mile has been demonstrated by Rheinmetall Defense.
The German defense firm used the high-energy laser equipment to shoot fast-moving drones at a distance.
The system, which uses two laser weapons, was also used to cut through a steel girder a kilometer away. …
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is there a “Romancing theDrones” ping list?
there should be
I’m sure it’s more expensive than I can afford.
...not to worry - won’t work in fog, rain, snow, dense smoke, dust, flying sand, in other words, about any environment akin to a battlefield...
...this is a garage queen..
And make it more comfortable...
How soon before they sell it to Iran and hamas
Ok, sooo let’s pool our money and get one??
The company has tested the laser system in a variety of weather conditions, including snow, sunlight, and rain. …So that’s three down at least. And maybe more that they are not being specific about.
Dang.
Pretty sad when the average joe needs a complete military defense system just to be protected from his/her own government.
The classic sci-fi fan in me bemoans the lack of graceful and delicate flanges, tubing pulsing with glowing liquid, and a red crystal bulb on the end. Something that says, ‘of course this is a laser-death ray.’ These look like pieces air of conditioning ductwork stuck on top of mini fridges.
Freegards
This is high on the coolness charts.
...sunlight?..
I’m more worried about Google.
Tell me you wouldn’t be a world wide hero if you took down a Google drone???
Yes! More of that, less laser cannons that look like they belong next to the Kenmore washer/dryers in household appliances.
Freegards
Guess they have to throw it in for the record. Maybe as a baseline?
Ever hear of a corner reflector?
But what if the enemy employs a cunning plan and sends only one drone?
Already done by us over a decade ago. MIRACL.
TC
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