For reference, this sub 250gram drone was launched over the Southport riot by an experienced aerial YouTuber. Whilst any live stream is 4k the replay on YouTube displays the high level of resolution.
The drone was flown in presence of a Polair unit.
Whilst the unmistakable audible presence of a helicopter is a deterrent, it's non presence is also clearly signaled!
In this regard frequent use of hard to see drones would be, to some degree a constant deterrent?
This gives rise to the double edged sword of permitting non police or rescue drones to share the airspace with media...
A news helicopter tracking the 90 minute nighttime pursuit in LA a few days ago reported that a consumer drone was tracking the suspect.(the vehicle was at times traveling very slowly) so probably a local launching for a laugh...
According to reports and a video, at least one Russian military helicopter was targeted and taken down by a drone, video indicating the tail rotor was the target.
Looking ng ahead, in civil applications, can tail rotors or fenistron be physically protected from a 250gram consumer FPV drone? Rumor has it that following previous failed attempts by Ukraine that Russian helicopters are developing airborn anti drone jamming system.
Mjb