• real_squids@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    61·
    9 days ago

    Now try to fit enough batteries to power that laser on a drone lol (spoiler: you can’t)

      • real_squids@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        32·
        9 days ago

        ok so the giant battery is in the tank, guess how big a cable would have to be? You’re not putting that on a quad

        edit: it’s also impractical as hell to tether drones when most roads get netting installed over them, just saying

        edit2: why not just put the laser on the tank? fry the drones around you directly instead of hoping you cut the comms in the fiber optic lines

          • real_squids@sopuli.xyzEnglish
            11·
            9 days ago

            I can show you a chunky 500W cable for a pc power supply, would be just as relevant. Look up cables of actual laser power supplies, they’re big and relatively dense, and we’re talking about tethering a quad, it’s not gonna fly well with that dangling.

        • Teh@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          1·
          9 days ago

          It wouldn’t have to run at full power all the time, just when actively defending against a drone. There are lots of other harder to solve issues.

          • real_squids@sopuli.xyzEnglish
            1·
            9 days ago

            Ok and? Still needs batteries and cables to withstand peak power, still needs to be tethered somehow, still needs another crew member constantly flying it. Not to mention being this close to combat and to the ground, you better have some insanely good lens protectors or that laser is gonna be out of commission after any shrapnel lodges itself in.

            Completely made up idea to counter this made up idea, but if you’re putting it on armor - a 12 gauge turret sounds so much easier. Doesn’t need a shitload of power, can put it onto a generic stand/turret base, targeting is easier and you’re guaranteed to ruin the enemy drone’s life