Semi auto rifle strapped to a RC Chopper?

[Boom-stick]

I've just been sent a link to a site containing video test footage of a remote control heilcopter with a useable/live firing semi-auto rifle strapped to it?

I'm reluctant to post a link to site due to the 'Adult' nature of it's other content and videos, but this is certainly an eye opener, has anyone else thought of this because it's new one on me??

(will post the link if requested to )

Dan

 

[Jayb]

I'd be interested to see how the rifles' recoil affected the flight dynamics of the aircraft.

 

[Imaginos]

Just Use a Poodle Shooter

Some of the R/C Helis available now are pretty powerful, and an AR probably would not cause too much disrpution

 

[hammer4nc]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1253912244473754960&q=helicopter+shotgun&pl=true

Is this the one? I saw it a couple of weeks ago. Note recoil effects. Just flying a RC copter with a gun attached is one thing...I'd bet these guys are working on computer-controlled target acquisition, aiming, etc., judging by the video. Autonomous missions?

 

[Legionnaire]

Looks cool; thanks for the link. Besides being an interesting experiment, what might be the application for such a contraption? The thing make a racket, and given the range of the 12-gauge, would have to be very close to its target. I'd think it would be all over fairly quickly if the target could shoot back ...

 

[Boom-stick]

I'd be interested to see how the rifles' recoil affected the flight dynamics of the aircraft

It didn't look too unsettling did it?

Glad some else found a link to 'better' site for it.

 

[DunedinDragon]

It's an interesting experiment but I can't imagine it would stand up to very much in the way of return fire. If it were hardened in some way it might be useful in some types of barricade scenarios.

 

[Boom-stick]

It looks like it would be ok for riot control (with less-lethal rounds) either street or prison yard riots or bomb disposal work and maybe laser designation for remote launch hellfires etc...

 

[Herself]

Three letters, gang: UAV. Armed versions have been around for years now.

In military and "black ops" service, this sort of thing is old hat. A bit bigger then the typical hobbyist's R/C plane and a lot quieter. Range limitations are a problem -- but the next time some political/military player is bagged in a remote location with what's reported as an "explosion" or what reads like one heck of an artillery or missle shot, ask yourself if maybe, just maybe, that weapon was remotely piloted.

--Herself

 

[Cosmoline]

The CIA has a small fleet of RC drones with missiles. They've already taken out several targets with them.

 

[TallPine]

The CIA has a small fleet of RC drones with missiles.

Okay, but what's the point of the missile...?

Wouldn't it be simpler just to use the drone itself as the "missile"

It's not like the CIA needs to save money or anything. What's a few hundred thousand for drone, especially compared to 5 star restaurant and hotel bills?

 

[Cosmoline]

That's an interesting point. The missiles may well cost more than the Predator drone. But I'm sure they've addressed it by raising the cost of the Predator

 

[zahc]

I build very fast, very flyable RC airplanes out of PVC and foam for about $8 each, plus electronics. I could see how they could make nice visually-guided smart missles themselves, kamikaze style.

 

[NukemJim]

What's a few hundred thousand for drone, especially compared to 5 star restaurant and hotel bills

Depending on how you figure costs a Predator drone is between $4 million to $40 million (the latter includes infrastructure as well as R&D ) a Hellfire missle roughly $100,000.

Also a disadvantage of crashing the drone is you do not know for sure what happened no post strike info.

I do not know if the drone can carry more that on Hellfire or not.

The above is rough data only and I can always be wrong.

NukemJim

PS Even at the highest cost figure it is still an excellent bargin compared to losing a pilot. NukemJim

PPS Click on http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=122

 

[Foxtrot427]

what gun was that in the video?

 

[Arkady]

Looks like an AA-12.

http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=623

Not bad \
I'd love to meet the guy that said, "Hey... I'm a class III dealer! Maybe I should mount stuff on helicopters..."

Mostly I want to meet him so I can buy him a beer

 

[SDC]

Interesting, but if they put a full-auto American 180 on that unit, I think you'd REALLY have something.

 

[Hardtarget]

Wonder if there is a camera mounted for aiming purposes? If so...surely video recording also. Like to see that. I wish they had made a pass at the targets...a straffing run...to see how firing the gun affected flight "at speed". I like seeing a project like that. Good work. Cool stuff.
Mark.

 

[G36-UK]

Nice video. Anyone else think the next model should be an Osprey?

I can just see a prototype for a Terminator Hunter/Killer in the works.

 

[Mizzle187]

Imagine hunting(animals of course!) with that thing! Ok maybe not but who needs a deerstand anymore!

 

[ChevellRCR]

Yeah I was just thinking about putting a cam on it and going crow hunting.

 

[coylh]

Manhacks! http://www.hl2world.com/wiki/index.php/Manhack