What a pile of crud

XabbaRus · 09-14-05, 07:37 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4244646.stm

I like the bit about the sophisticated Chinese made drone...

What a joke, you see the picture.

The only truth here is that it was made in China along with the several thousand others sold in hobby stores around the world.

I have one very similar to it and though it can carry a small camera, I'd hardly call it able to carry a sophisticated wide angle camera.

That plane is also electric powered so its endurance if anything like the hobby planes will be about 10 to 15 minutes and range of maybe a 1000 feet.

Hmmm, Don't ya just love propaganda...

Kapitan · 09-14-05, 07:42 AM

LMFAO i saw one of these plane in a hobbie shop for Â£33.99 :rotfl:

The Avon Lady · 09-14-05, 07:57 AM

Just a reminder that Lebanese terrorist group Hizbalah has twice flown Iranian made UAVs over Israel's border and back during the past year. More info here.

jumpy · 09-14-05, 08:57 AM

When I lived in Bahrain, to fly a radio-controlled airplane required a special licence/permit from the Ministry of the Interior. Preasumably this was so not just any old tom, dick or harry could get one load it with a bit of C4, then fly it into some official/dignatory/or the King etc.
Funny thing was, the model kit was ok, just the controler equipement that needed a licence, but only if it was for an aircraft... if it were for a car (which uses the same basic setup of radio control unit, receiver and servos) there was no problem with aquiring the bits for directing the vehicle

Neptunus Rex · 09-14-05, 09:31 AM

RC planes like that shown are used as targets for training with shoulder fired anti-air missiles.

The Avon Lady · 09-14-05, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Neptunus Rex

RC planes like that shown are used as targets for training with shoulder fired anti-air missiles.

What do they hone in on?

XabbaRus · 09-14-05, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Neptunus Rex

RC planes like that shown are used as targets for training with shoulder fired anti-air missiles.

Hmmm, that's a new one, considering the IR signature of one of those electric planes is sweet FA.

Look this whole raid is an attempt by the Pakistani security forces to show they are doing something.

Now if they had shown a decent size glow-fuel powered plane I could believe it.

This is the point of my thread that the it is an obvious show by the Pakistanis. What is amusing is how all the news sites including the BBC are wowed by the "UAV"...Various places I have read about this seem to step up the capabilities of this model plane with each publication I read.

Can't wait to see the news tonight...might even phone them up and ask them if they can find me a Â£2 note.

bradclark1 · 09-14-05, 02:00 PM

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The Avon Lady · 09-14-05, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bradclark1

On sale for $149.95
On sale for $329.95 with eyecam.

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Wim Libaers · 09-14-05, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neptunus Rex

RC planes like that shown are used as targets for training with shoulder fired anti-air missiles.

Hmmm, that's a new one, considering the IR signature of one of those electric planes is sweet FA.

If you want to use them to simulate real planes for IR missile training, you could just attach a flare or some heating elements to it (depending on desired intensity).

bradclark1 · 09-14-05, 05:03 PM

Actually for a local area attack or defence it's not a bad thing to have. An eye in the sky is an eye in the sky wether it cost $300 or $300,000.
Probably just someones toy though.

09-14-05, 07:37 AM	#1
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What a pile of crud http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4244646.stm I like the bit about the sophisticated Chinese made drone... What a joke, you see the picture. The only truth here is that it was made in China along with the several thousand others sold in hobby stores around the world. I have one very similar to it and though it can carry a small camera, I'd hardly call it able to carry a sophisticated wide angle camera. That plane is also electric powered so its endurance if anything like the hobby planes will be about 10 to 15 minutes and range of maybe a 1000 feet. Hmmm, Don't ya just love propaganda... __________________

09-14-05, 07:42 AM	#2
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jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	When I lived in Bahrain, to fly a radio-controlled airplane required a special licence/permit from the Ministry of the Interior. Preasumably this was so not just any old tom, dick or harry could get one load it with a bit of C4, then fly it into some official/dignatory/or the King etc. Funny thing was, the model kit was ok, just the controler equipement that needed a licence, but only if it was for an aircraft... if it were for a car (which uses the same basic setup of radio control unit, receiver and servos) there was no problem with aquiring the bits for directing the vehicle __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

09-14-05, 09:31 AM	#5
Neptunus Rex Frogman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 294 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RC planes like that shown are used as targets for training with shoulder fired anti-air missiles. __________________ Neptunus Rex sends "In the spirit of reaching across the aisle, we owe it to the Democrats to show their president the exact same kind of respect and loyalty that they have shown our recent Republican president." A.C. 11-5-08

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bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	On sale for $149.95 On sale for $329.95 with eyecam. http://www.rctoys.com/vextreme.php Imagine flying your own quiet and lightweight airplane through parks and baseball fields. The Vortex Extreme offers effortless videography while flying at speeds perfect for the grassy field of your choice. While the Vortex Extreme flies as effortlessly as the Vortex, the Vortex Extreme adds color aerial video, increased control and advanced performance. While still great for beginners, the Vortex Extreme will excite you with its advanced capabilities

09-14-05, 05:03 PM	#11
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Actually for a local area attack or defence it's not a bad thing to have. An eye in the sky is an eye in the sky wether it cost $300 or $300,000. Probably just someones toy though.