resipsaloquiturOct 9, 2025

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]

Show threadunconsequential
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.
Oct 9, 2025 at 1:25pmWeb
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.