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military6 months ago

The Limitations and Risks of Short-Range FPV Drones in Modern Warfare

Cheap FPV drones, while innovative, face significant limitations such as fragility, susceptibility to electronic warfare, limited range, and weather dependence, making them less effective as a primary airpower asset compared to traditional military equipment like bombers or mortars. Despite some successes, their slow response time and operational constraints suggest they are more suited as supplementary tools rather than replacements for conventional forces, though ongoing technological advances may improve their future role.

via Jalopnik|
#airpower#drones#electronic-warfare
technology1 year ago

"AirPower Prototype Successfully Charges Apple Watch in New Video Demo"

A video shared by an Apple prototype collector reveals a working AirPower prototype recharging an Apple Watch Series 4 prototype, showcasing the device's ability to charge the Apple Watch despite heating issues. Apple had canceled the AirPower launch in 2019 due to inefficiency and heating problems, and later introduced MagSafe as an alternative wireless charging solution. Despite the cancellation, the prototype demonstrates the potential of AirPower's seamless wireless charging for multiple Apple devices.

via 9to5Mac|
#airpower#apple#apple-watch
technology1 year ago

"AirPower Prototype Successfully Charges Apple Watch in New Video Demo"

A prototype of Apple's AirPower wireless charger has been seen charging an Apple Watch for the first time, showcasing its ability to charge devices with multiple overlapping coils. The device, which was canceled by Apple in 2019 due to development issues, was designed to charge Qi-based iPhones, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The recent demonstration by "Apple Demo" shows the AirPower prototype's ability to charge an Apple Watch, although it reportedly gets quite warm. Despite the cancellation of AirPower, rumors suggest that Apple is still exploring similar wireless charging solutions for the future.

via MacRumors|
#airpower#apple#apple-watch
international-conflict2 years ago

"US ATACMS Missiles Deliver Devastating Blow to Russian Airpower in Ukraine"

Ukraine's use of ATACMS missiles in strikes on Russian airbases has reportedly caused significant damage to Russian airpower, including the destruction of multiple helicopters and other weaponry. Western intelligence suggests that this may force Russia to change its basing strategy and could have a lasting impact on its ability to defend and conduct offensive activities. The ATACMS missiles, secretly acquired by Ukraine, have doubled the country's firepower range and are seen as a formidable weapon in the ongoing conflict.

via Business Insider|
#airpower#atacms#international-conflict
military2 years ago

Ukraine's MiG-29 Fulcrums: Unleashing JDAM-ER Bombing Power

Ukraine has modified some of its MiG-29 fighter jets to carry winged JDAM-ER GPS-guided glide bombs, expanding their role in precision standoff strikes. The JDAM-ER kits transform conventional bombs into smart weapons with inertial and GPS guidance, giving them precision and range. While not as advanced as Ukraine's Storm Shadow cruise missiles, the modification demonstrates Ukraine's efforts to enhance the lethality of its existing airframes with Western support.

via The War Zone|
#airpower#jdam-er#mig-29
conflict2 years ago

Israeli-Palestinian Clashes in West Bank Leave Multiple Fatalities

Israeli troops clashed with Palestinian militants in the West Bank city of Jenin, resulting in the rare use of Israeli airpower in the territory. Four Palestinians, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed, and at least 45 Palestinians and seven Israeli military personnel were wounded. The escalation is the latest in more than a year of near-daily violence that has wracked the West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified those killed as Khaled Asasa, 21, Qassam Abu Sariya, 29, Qais Jabarin, 21, and 15-year-old Ahmed Saqr.

via The Associated Press|
#airpower#conflict#gunbattle
military2 years ago

F-16s pose high risk in Ukraine, but training and tactics offer hope.

If Ukraine receives the F-16s it has long sought, Kyiv's air force likely won't be flying them into Russian-held territory or dogfighting with Russian fighters right out of the gate. Instead, airpower experts say Ukraine will have to get creative with the forty-year-old fourth-generation fighters to really get results in battle. Air power could break the "slug fest," but that comes with the risks of downed F-16s. Regardless of which jet Ukraine gets, putting fourth-generation air power like the F-16 into a high-intensity conflict is "high risk," but going without that air power is even higher risk.

via Business Insider|
#airpower#f-16#fourth-generation-fighters
technology2 years ago

Tesla's Expensive but Effective Wireless Charging Pad Now Available for Purchase.

Tesla has launched its own multi-device charging station, the Wireless Charging Platform, which can charge three Qi-certified devices at the same time, including iPhones and AirPods cases. The charger has a design similar to Apple's AirPower, with 30 charging coils overlapping each other to fill the entire surface. The charging speeds are comparable to MagSafe and other Qi devices that support 15W rates. The Wireless Charging Platform is available for $300 on Tesla.com with free shipping.

via Macworld|
#airpower#charging-speeds#qi-certified-devices