Unchained Preppers
General Category => Security & Survival => Topic started by: EJR914 on September 11, 2011, 01:46:54 AM
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The army has just released information on its newest suicide drone, the switchblade.
(http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/110906-DronePhoto-hmed-1200p.grid-6x2.jpg)
The backpack-size "Switchblade" drone and its launch tube give individual soldiers a new level of precise control over an explosive weapon. Rather than calling in supporting artillery fire or airstrikes, soldiers can simply launch the Switchblade from out of sight, confirm a target on a live video feed from the drone, and then command the robotic device to arm itself and fly into the target at high speed.
"The unique capabilities provided by the Switchblade agile munition for standoff engagement, accuracy and controlled effects make it an ideal weapon for today's fight and for U.S. military forces of the future," said Bill Nichols, deputy product director at the Army's Close Combat Weapons Systems project office.
Operators can even call off strikes at the last second after arming the Switchblade. That kind of control allows soldiers to retarget in case an enemy moves out of sight, or avoid collateral damage if a civilian wanders too close.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44412133/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/#.TmxKT4Li6uJ
Fairly nifty little guy, could really come in handy.
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Hhhmmmm. Im thinkin here! >:D Now where was that radio controlled airplane?????
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Wiskey
You hit the nail right on the head, while it's interesting and new technology, if it really a new Idwea in use and execution, I think not!!!!
RON L