It's time to talk about the drones (6 Viewers)

[Tapxe]

ETA: Some comments on another thread are saying this is a c-17 and it's not on flight info because of that. IDK, the video is only proof that activity in the area is strange.

 

[DCSaints_Fan]

If so, it would seem counter-productive to create all this public mass hysteria.

Unless you want to measure reaction of the public to this type of situation, how difficult it is to detect, etc.

 

[Eeyore]

Why Space Force? New Jersey isn't space. Why would they use drones for space?

 

[Sailorsaint]

Unless you want to measure reaction of the public to this type of situation, how difficult it is to detect, etc.

There’s that but, you’re making your military look clueless and ineffective.

 

[Hubig]

Joint Staff Addresses Drones Over New Jersey Military Installations

A spokesperson from the Joint Staff acknowledged that there had been sightings of drones over two military installations in New Jersey, but said such sightings are typical.

www.defense.gov

 

[DCSaints_Fan]

There’s that but, you’re making your military look clueless and ineffective.

Maybe they want that to. So if some adversary tries something like that, they are unpleasantly surprised.

 

[baarbogast]

 

[baarbogast]

 

[baarbogast]

 

[Hubig]

Hmm, this says they saw them in Biloxi, MS last night. Language warning.

 

[faceman]

 

[superchuck500]

 

[Eeyore]

Defense Innovation Official Says Replicator Initiative Remains On Track

The Defense Department remains on track in its initiative to field thousands of autonomous systems across multiple warfighting domains as part of the recently announced Replicator initiative, a senior

www.defense.gov

 

[baarbogast]

I watched both V and Earth Girls are Easy to see if I could get any clues. I was entertained but didn't learn anything.

 

[Tapxe]

Article from Nov 23 detailing a Navy system in dev since 2010.

Uncrewed Submarine Will Launch, Recover Drone That Can Swim, Fly

Uncrewed submarines loaded with 'multi-domain' drones could offer a new dimension for hunting for enemy naval forces and mines, and more.

www.twz.com

“Naviator is scalable to multiple sizes, with a 16-foot wingspan and 0-90+ lbs payload, and is optimized for a variety of sensors, cameras, and other payloads. Naviator is faster to deploy than existing underwater Remote Operating Vehicles (ROVs), and is also able to reach its target faster via flight,” according to a 2020 U.S. government press release. “It has longer embedded mission capabilities than similarly sized drones, and utilizes precise GPS and visual position hold, as well as power-saving buoy sentry mode. The platform can easily surface, send data, receive new instructions, and begin a new mission.”

The same release also said that Naviator was capable of “tetherless operation with remote pilot control, and the ability to conduct autonomous missions.” SubUAS’s website notes that smaller versions of the drone could be used in swarms.