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Unmanned airplanes. China develops an anti-drone laser

Beijing, China - The device can shoot down a light UAV flying at 180 km/h at a 2 km distance

China developed a laser that can shoot down a light Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flying at 180 km/h in a 2 km range, five seconds after detecting it. “Xinhua”, the official press agency of the People’s Republic, reported the news. The manager of one of the companies who developed the device stated that small-scale unmanned airplanes are relatively cheap and easy to use, making them a likely choic...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1163859
Rome, Italy, 11/03/2014 19:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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