TELEDRONE
Building the flying p̶h̶o̶n̶e̶-̶b̶o̶o̶t̶h̶ boat!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Try Maran?
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Dead Cat Bounced
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
New RC Model Army
My attention was drawn yesterday to a newspaper article on how the UK is gearing up its inventory of drones in the face of multiple global threats, although that featured is in fact an uncrewed helicopter developed by Leonardo. For those wondering who they are, they represent the rump of the British helicopter industry long since flogged off along with the rest of the family silver... in this case to Agusta in Italy, where much of the £60 million provided by you and I will come to rest.
Looking at their website it appears they also offer an uncrewed surface vessel, though a badged product from an outfit in Cyprus which includes a single-page (free) website and a PO box. Cyprus is famous for its gambling, oligarchs and corporate addresses to include only a random postal address amongst its side-streets. I know, for I've worked for airlines whose head office comprised a letter-box that we gave up looking for, choosing instead lunch in a Lebanese restaurant.
As a part of Sir Keir's ongoing pursuit of value for money, I've asked how much one costs; as again you and I are likely to foot the bill. I suggested the machine-gun option was not required, although it could make for hours of fun on Norfolk's Broads.
p.s. my details are redacted in order that weirdos like you don't try to get in touch
p.p.s. Cromwell's New Model Army was formed during the English Civil War. Hilarious.