US spy drone teardown. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 12:47:02 am
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author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 11:27:59 am
content: The Australian government would sell me out just like they are doing with Julian Assange, being the US arse lickers that they areAnd of course the US think they are a law onto themselves anywhere in the world, so I'd end up in Guantanamo Bay for life.But gee, it'd be fun!Dave.

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 06:41:08 pm
content: Rumour in some EU news rags has it that the Chinese have had the opportunity to have a peek at this spy drone.I see an unique opportunity for Dealextreme here....

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 07:07:48 pm
content: And another news rag claims China and Russia are in a bidding contest. Can't they just put the thing on eBay? These aren't the '90th any more, they should go with the program.Of course it will be a typical eBay ripoff. The winning bidder will soon find out that the whole bottom of the thing is shredded because of the crash. So much for "Mint condition, only one previously owner, full service history". Or even worse that the thing is a fake. Or that the auction was just for the package.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 07:26:30 pm
content: Quote from: wkb on December 14, 2011, 06:41:08 pmFrom DealExtreme:"Remote controlled spy drone", $124.67Includes:*2.4GHZ REMOT CONTROLLER UNIT A.37463*1.2 MP CAMERA WITH 0.3MP VIDEO RECORDING*640x480 IR CAMERA WITH USB CONNECTOURS*COLOR: YELLOW*INCLUDES 2x 750mAh BATTERY FOR RECEIVER AND MAIN MECHANICAL MOTOR ENGINE*125mm SERVO MECHANISM*POWER: 135Kw*COMPATIBLE WITH WIN3.1/95/98/NT4.0/ME/2k/XP/VISTA/7*DIMNSIONS: 10.01m X 5.54m X 1.04msorry, I couldn't resist

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 09:59:50 pm
content: Quote from: ivan747 on December 14, 2011, 07:26:30 pmYou forgot one little detail:"We arre sorry, United States customs regulatiozons do not allow us to ship this article to our customers in the United States. We appreciate your understanding. DX Sales"

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 10:09:45 pm
content: Quote from: BoredAtWork on December 14, 2011, 07:07:48 pmBut hey, pay through PayPal and you are fully protected!Dave.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2011, 10:13:02 pm
content: Quote from: wkb on December 14, 2011, 09:59:50 pmOr if they do, you have to fill out the typical form like you have to for basic electronic components and Dell computers etc."Will this device be used for biological, chemical, or nuclear weapon design, simulation, testing, or production?"Dave.

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 15, 2011, 12:21:09 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on December 14, 2011, 10:13:02 pmBeen there, done that.. "Diversion contrary to US law is strictly prohibited" is a phrase that seems to have taken permanent residence in a bunch of my brain cells

author: M84AB1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 15, 2011, 12:22:11 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on December 14, 2011, 11:27:59 amYou are a legend mate, you pretty much nailed it. Trust me, this US arse kissing Australian government would sell you out before you can say op-amp. I still do not understand why all the arse licking!!! It is just embarrassing for me as an Aussie to watch our PM indulge in Obama's rear

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 15, 2011, 10:19:15 pm
content: Quote from: M84AB1 on December 15, 2011, 12:22:11 pmThat embarassement is not limited to Aussies, quite a number of EU countries are selling out wholesale to the US.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 16, 2011, 04:47:46 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on December 14, 2011, 10:13:02 pmThey also ask you if you traffic drugs, weapons or childen at the airport and make you drink your baby's milk straight from the bottle

author: wkb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 16, 2011, 06:22:15 pm
content: Quote from: ivan747 on December 16, 2011, 04:47:46 pmAh, the infamous green slip you have to fill in in the plane to present to US immigration.The last question is legendary: "If you have answered any of the previous questions with Yes please contact the US Embassy in the country of residence before embarking on you journey to the USA" <or something very similar>Mind you, you get this wonderful piece of bureaucratic balderdash about one hour before touchdown on the US airport....