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cm0002@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

New U.S. DJI drone alternative just hit the market, it’s only 6X the cost of equivalent DJI drone

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New U.S. DJI drone alternative just hit the market, it’s only 6X the cost of equivalent DJI drone

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cm0002@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago
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HELIUS: A US-made, under-250g DJI Mini alternative with AI and 4K
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A new US-made, under-250g coaxial nano drone is looking to serve as a DJI Mini alternative with its AI, 4K capabilities, and NDAA compliance.
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  • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️@lemmy.world
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    The price is irrelevant because this is will be purchased with government dollars. This drone is not for you and me; it is intended to be used against you and me.

    Just read the actual product page. They are targeting military, law enforcement, and surveillance applications. These guys have a heading on their product page titled “paramilitary,” for fuck’s sake.

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      • NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world
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        That does NOT justify 6x more.

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      https://half-life.fandom.com/wiki/Manhack

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        These are more like https://half-life.fandom.com/wiki/City_Scanner

        …For now.

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      Can’t hold back spending taxpayer money when shopping for tools to keep the taxpayer down. /s

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      They better be shielded really well against EMF.

      • dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️@lemmy.world
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        They don’t have to be; they’re radio controlled. Figuring out what frequency they’re on and blasting it should be trivial, if necessary.

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    “A fine price to pay for freedom!”

    ~ people who don’t know what freedom is, probably

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      Does freedom take apple pay?

      • 1024_Kibibytes@lemm.ee
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        The U.S. version certainly does.

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    Nearly 5k!!!

    Holy cow.

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    To be fair Dji makes drones for gov agencies etc as well like the Dji matrice 4t thermal, priced similar to this but yeah AI, thermal cameras, 3d mapping etc.

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    That’s the true cost of decades of protectionist demagoguery disguised as “national security”.

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    DJI gets designated as a threat to national security

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      You can bet on that.

      And you cannot be sure whether it’s justified or not :)

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    Taking design cues from the flying dildo, I see.

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      This looks like a self inserting butt plug and I want one.

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    What a deal!

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