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[–] ramble81@lemm.ee 20 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Fiber optic controlled? Are the basically using these with really long cables so they can’t be jammed?

[–] Pringles@lemm.ee 10 points 2 months ago (3 children)

That's sure what it sounds like. Doesn't sound very practical, even for reconnaissance, but I suppose it could have some practical application.

[–] atlas@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 months ago

Both sides have started to switch to fiber optic controlled as the battlefield is getting littered with jammers. Even FPV drones deployed to deal with tanks have to use fiber as they've learned to keep massive jammers around armour at all times, whether it be installed in the tank or in a trailing vehicle.

The entire drone warfare is evolving every month it seems

[–] vxx@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Very practical. Follow the line and find the operator.

[–] atlas@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

You can see the line in the picture, it's absurdly thin. Surely following something that can blow around in the wind after use isn't a grand idea

[–] Umbrias@beehaw.org 2 points 2 months ago

they are wire guided and far more stable than the similarly wire guided rockets.

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

β€œWhat if a drone and a tow missile had a baby?”

Welp, here ya go

[–] Voyajer@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 months ago

Look at the bottom, you can see a thin fibre optic stand

[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Looks substandard

[–] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This thing looks really cheap, I'd even call it primitive

[–] borari@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Fast is slow, slow is smooth. Compared to a fighter jet a DJI is primitive, but it’s effective.