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Pentagon's Unmanned, Stratospheric Aircraft Would Fly 5 Years Non-Stop
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,352114,00.html
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Pretty damn cool.
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04-22-2008, 12:17 PM
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How is that any different from satellite observation?
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04-22-2008, 01:30 PM
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It is not on a fixed orbit that is difficult to reset once on it.
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04-22-2008, 01:42 PM
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It is 5 times closer to the ground than a LEO spy sat. It "hovers" near the same position all the time, instead of orbiting. It can be easily brought to ground for repair.
It can also be shot down by many, many AA and SA missles.
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Much easier to "re-task" and your imaging would be a lot sharper.
We never should have mothballed the SR-71...
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So how long until a few of these are over the US at all times 24/7 spying on us?
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"So how long until a few of these are over the US at all times 24/7 spying on us?"
Ask Hillary & Obama.
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The "80s triumphal-metal soundtrack" looks to be its most redeeming feature.
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04-23-2008, 06:09 AM
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You mean today?
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The FCC is reviewing all kinds of UAVs and Micro UAVs for cop work now, as i type.
It's just a matter of time, we'll have flying robots over all our heads long before i'm ready to retire, i'm sure. |
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04-23-2008, 06:16 AM
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One nation, under surveillance. . .
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Bedroomcam is next.
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That'll be TV viewing in the coming years.
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What a shame, people won't be able to get away with breaking the law as easily.
Don't break the law and you won't care who is watching. |
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Who needs rights when you never do wrong?
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