via Bevo #19:
...Old technology. This is the way to go:...
Certainly a beautiful bit of kit. Looks like it works well over the deep blue where the only thing is the 'threat' and a lot of water. Unless the beam can be distance focused I wonder how well it will perform in the Wimbyton environment ?
((Edit to ad: Looks like others are taking the mini drone threat very seriously...
In May 2015, MBDA Deutschland deployed a laser effector to acquire, track, and defeat a free-flying mini drone, the first time such technology has been used to this effect. The mini drone was destroyed within seconds of the start of the test which was carried out at MBDA Deutschland’s testing area in Schrobenhausen. The drone in question manoeuvred in the target area at a range of about 500m with the test proving the laser effector's capability to combat realistic targets with precision, speed and safety.
http://www.mbda-systems.com/mediagallery/#/news/3511 ))
Imagine a scenario of multiple terrorist drones attacking Wimbulton all at the same time, flying about six feet off the ground... several across the Park, one along Newstead way, one along Bathgate road, one or more along Church road, a couple along Somerset road...
There is other tech available if the drones are under direct human guidence:
Neutralization of malicious drones: ECA Group is innovating and validates a unique technology to locate drone operators | Eca Group
I see this civvy has strayed into a Military forum. Hat, coat...
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