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Backpack drones with lasers are taking a critical job from multimillion-dollar aircraft and protecting pilots in the process

https://lemmy.world/post/37106889

Backpack drones with lasers are taking a critical job from multimillion-dollar aircraft and protecting pilots in the process - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://lemmings.world/post/35185579 [https://lemmings.world/post/35185579] > Archive link [https://archive.ph/submit/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fus-drone-maker-sees-backpack-drones-lasers-keep-jets-safe-2025-10]

Oct 9, 2025 at 12:57pmWeb
Show threadHikingVetOct 9, 2025
It doesn’t feel oniony. Thay seems like the company learning lessons from Ukraine’s efforts.
Show threadglimseOct 9, 2025
This headline reads like news, not the onion
Show threadunconsequentialOct 9, 2025
I disagree with other commenters. This does feel wild to read out loud. Maybe I’m just old but “backpack laser drones” sounds like a joke to me.
Show threadHikingVetOct 9, 2025
It only sounds wierd if you haven’t been paying attention. Laser targeting units have been backpack sized for some time. Getting it airborne isn’t a large leap.
Show threadFoolishSageOct 13
I think it feels more onion-y if you read it as if the aircraft are complaining that the drones took their jobs