Drones in Australia (UAV/UAS)
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There's a lotta money being put to anti-drone defence systems...
"...A new system for drone detection, identification and flight disruption developed to counter the dramatic increase in recent years of small drones which pose a threat to critical infrastuctures...
...The use of small drones has increased dramatically over the years, making them a potential threat to critical infrastructures, other aircraft and homeland security due to their small size, low speed and low flight altitude. These drones may be used for a number of reasons, including hostile purposes such as intelligence gathering, smuggling, or as weaponized platforms,..."
Watch: Israel Aerospace Industries new Drone Guard revealed - Israel News, Ynetnews
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"...A new system for drone detection, identification and flight disruption developed to counter the dramatic increase in recent years of small drones which pose a threat to critical infrastuctures...
...The use of small drones has increased dramatically over the years, making them a potential threat to critical infrastructures, other aircraft and homeland security due to their small size, low speed and low flight altitude. These drones may be used for a number of reasons, including hostile purposes such as intelligence gathering, smuggling, or as weaponized platforms,..."
Watch: Israel Aerospace Industries new Drone Guard revealed - Israel News, Ynetnews
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Now the terrorists have bomber drones. It just keeps evolving...
"...While Hezbollah, along with some other terrorist groups, have been known to operate pilotless drones for reconnaissance purposes or in kamikaze-style strikes for over a decade, this video is the first visual evidence that the Iran-backed organization has used UAVs capable of carrying out bombings..."
WATCH: Video appears to confirm use of attack drones by Hezbollah | The Times of Israel
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"...While Hezbollah, along with some other terrorist groups, have been known to operate pilotless drones for reconnaissance purposes or in kamikaze-style strikes for over a decade, this video is the first visual evidence that the Iran-backed organization has used UAVs capable of carrying out bombings..."
WATCH: Video appears to confirm use of attack drones by Hezbollah | The Times of Israel
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via fpvdude:
Jesus Christ you have a screw loose (or two) Flying Binghi
Jesus Christ you have a screw loose (or two) Flying Binghi
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I recently saw a drone / quadcopter sized flying machine that the owner said to me, "throw this tennis ball at it." I did, and guess what happened...? It responded and moved out of the way quicker than you could imagine. Scary things are happening with the development of these things.
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Seems some are getting a little concerned with the lack of ability to defend against them Drones...
"...DARPA is interested in identifying novel, flexible, mobile layered defense systems and component technologies that could be leveraged to improve force protection against a variety of sUAS threats and tactics, could be fielded within the next three to four years,...
...System flexibility, deployability, and affordability will be major design drivers, as the system will only be an effective deterrent and defensive capability if it can be widely deployed to protect a large number of assets..."
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=0
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"...DARPA is interested in identifying novel, flexible, mobile layered defense systems and component technologies that could be leveraged to improve force protection against a variety of sUAS threats and tactics, could be fielded within the next three to four years,...
...System flexibility, deployability, and affordability will be major design drivers, as the system will only be an effective deterrent and defensive capability if it can be widely deployed to protect a large number of assets..."
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportun...=core&_cview=0
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I recently saw a drone / quadcopter sized flying machine that the owner said to me, "throw this tennis ball at it." I did, and guess what happened...? It responded and moved out of the way quicker than you could imagine. Scary things are happening with the development of these things.
someone has probably already posted this, but pipeline and powerline inspection work, much of which is expensively done with choppers, will be done by drones for a fraction of the cost.
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someone has probably already posted this, but pipeline and powerline inspection work, much of which is expensively done with choppers, will be done by drones for a fraction of the cost.
someone has probably already posted this, but pipeline and powerline inspection work, much of which is expensively done with choppers, will be done by drones for a fraction of the cost.
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Love to know what this $500 equipment is they are talking about that can bring in six figures.
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Todays Oz. I see the "professionals" are dicing carrots and beating the safety drum yet again regarding,>2 kg drones. Deaths are imminent and the sky is falling in obviously.
It smells of 'closed shop' no ?
It smells of 'closed shop' no ?
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China's Antonov An-225 order
Here's a new idea. Drones launched from a cargo plane:
China to Expand Military Reach with a Fleet of the World?s Largest Planes - Defense One
Hmmm... Imagine: Payload 250,000 kg. Short range smart human heat seeking bomb drone 1kg. Yer got 5,000 troops on the battle field and an An-225 drone drop ship turns up nearby. What's that, 25 drones per soldier...
Edit: ah forgot, obviously the launch racks would eat into payload.
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China to Expand Military Reach with a Fleet of the World?s Largest Planes - Defense One
Hmmm... Imagine: Payload 250,000 kg. Short range smart human heat seeking bomb drone 1kg. Yer got 5,000 troops on the battle field and an An-225 drone drop ship turns up nearby. What's that, 25 drones per soldier...
Edit: ah forgot, obviously the launch racks would eat into payload.
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Hmmm.....well you didn't think an Aust. LNP gummint would be wise to that did you Binghi???
And it's a far cry from a kid with a toy drone weighing less than a seagull in a local park...........
And it's a far cry from a kid with a toy drone weighing less than a seagull in a local park...........
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that said....being Australia...we should actively pursue and fine to the full extant of the law any kid who flies a kite near an 'event'
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1/4 a million dollar fine for a kid and his grandmother flying a kite in a park......sounds Australian enough to me.....(BTW I am an Australian)
I'm aware that ignorance is no defence in the eye of the law.......but how are simple Aussie family's to know about an act of parliament such as this??
Little jenny goes to fly a kite in a park with her grandmother......$250k fine!! ***** off australia!!! where does this PC bull**** stop!!!??
No Cookies | Gold Coast Bulletin
1/4 a million dollar fine for a kid and his grandmother flying a kite in a park......sounds Australian enough to me.....(BTW I am an Australian)
I'm aware that ignorance is no defence in the eye of the law.......but how are simple Aussie family's to know about an act of parliament such as this??
Little jenny goes to fly a kite in a park with her grandmother......$250k fine!! ***** off australia!!! where does this PC bull**** stop!!!??
heard a drone operator near Gympie the other day. he was filming a new freeway extension near the airport. no problems. he was 'not above 400". I was not below 1000. no drama at all.
what worries me is amateur drone pilots with too much money and no common sense.
what worries me is amateur drone pilots with too much money and no common sense.
Luckily nobody caught Casey flying around in Syndey last week :-)
https://youtu.be/57R1mVPsQ9U
Well worth the view of you have a spare 9 minutes.
In his other videos this week he flies under and over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There's also a good piece on Sydney Seaplanes in their Beaver.
https://youtu.be/LudIVLul1tY
https://youtu.be/57R1mVPsQ9U
Well worth the view of you have a spare 9 minutes.
In his other videos this week he flies under and over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There's also a good piece on Sydney Seaplanes in their Beaver.
https://youtu.be/LudIVLul1tY
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yes, saw those vids, great footage, but was surprised he flew over the bridge more than anything, so many international tourists fly drones al over syd now.
i was more surprised he didnt get booked riding that boosted board on the streets.. they are illegal here, same goes for segways in pubic areas.
i was more surprised he didnt get booked riding that boosted board on the streets.. they are illegal here, same goes for segways in pubic areas.