Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by tim333 on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @06:32AM
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Here's a vid of a laser taking down a drone. Looks expensive compared to a shot gun though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5qKSKsfUPM&feature=youtu.be...
Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by knz on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @08:13AM
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The problem with a shotgun is proximity. The effective range of most common shotguns (12 or 20 guage) is a lot closer than most people want to be to anything explosive that is on a trajectory towards you!
Punt guns (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punt_gun) could be an option but the range would still be limited and they aren't exactly portable.
Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by lstroud on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @07:51AM
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Seems like an air burst scatter shot weapon would be more effective. Something like a shotgun with explosive projectiles. Use the concussive blow to cause damage.
Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by sfifs on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @08:19AM
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What goes up must come down gaining velocity in the process. This is exceedingly dangerous. Google for deaths from guns fired in the air at marriage parties / celebrations.
Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by gozur88 on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @05:04PM
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So... anti-aircraft artillery, then? Or this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter_Rocket,_Artillery,_and...
Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by knz on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @08:19AM
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Maybe a modern version of a punt gun?
Re:France’s military is training eagles to attack drones
by saalweachter on Wednesday February 22, 2017 @07:46AM
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The advantage of a not-gun is that you can use them around crowds.
Rheinmetall has sold Laser systems to protect venues at the Olympics, World Cup and other large events for several years now – and their systems are used by several militaries on their bases and in the field for the same purpose.