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General Misc => Misc => Topic started by: Admin on December 23, 2013, 06:09:35 AM

Title: lasers are now an effective means to taking out drones (news)
Post by: Admin on December 23, 2013, 06:09:35 AM

I remember as a child I was fascinated with the concept of lasers used in combat. But in reality-land it never happened. Until now.

Lasers are now an effective means to taking out drones:
http://slashdot.org/topic/datacenter/army-laser-passes-drone-killing-test/ (http://slashdot.org/topic/datacenter/army-laser-passes-drone-killing-test/)

That said, they estimate another 9 years before full deployment, although I wouldn't be surprised if that's sped up given some future immediate need . . .

(http://c.fsdn.com/sv/topic/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hel_md-army-laser-truck_credit_usarmy.jpg)

Title: Re: lasers are now an effective means to taking out drones (news)
Post by: hobbes on December 23, 2013, 12:53:22 PM

That might not work so well if the drones have a mirror finish :)

Title: Re: lasers are now an effective means to taking out drones (news)
Post by: Admin on December 24, 2013, 02:34:04 AM

A ceramic coating would protect it, too . . .

Title: Re: lasers are now an effective means to taking out drones (news)
Post by: jwatte on December 24, 2013, 02:15:25 PM

Quote from: Admin on December 24, 2013, 02:34:04 AM

A ceramic coating would protect it, too . . .

So, by logical extension, anyone taking a pottery class is now a suspect terrorist, making laser-resistant equipment carriers?
Soon, you're going to need a license to buy a kiln!

Title: Re: lasers are now an effective means to taking out drones (news)
Post by: hobbes on December 25, 2013, 03:19:06 AM

If we follow the slippery slope logic anyone owning a mirror would also qualify :)