RE: Russian lawmakers authorize Putin to use military force outside the country
04-17-2022, 07:25 AM
04-17-2022, 07:25 AM
Here you go, logistics aren't the only place corruption has impacted the Russian military... https://petapixel.com/2022/04/11/ukraine...lr-inside/
Yes, an old, discontinued "prosumer" grade camera being used for the main sensor on a drone costing $100,000 USD. And held in with a hook 'n' loop strap, which implies they can plug in whatever camera they could buy in cheap lots on eBay or seize as contraband from a would-be citizen journalist. Also, a water bottle for a fuel tank, which leads to serious questions about long-term tank integrity and what it means for the drone's long-term reliability. It's like the shell of the drone is the ONLY thing military grade on that thing, and even then likely only just enough to pass a surface inspection by purchasing brass. Very much feels like a "get the cost down as LOW as possible so I can line my pockets better" cost cutting.
Yes, an old, discontinued "prosumer" grade camera being used for the main sensor on a drone costing $100,000 USD. And held in with a hook 'n' loop strap, which implies they can plug in whatever camera they could buy in cheap lots on eBay or seize as contraband from a would-be citizen journalist. Also, a water bottle for a fuel tank, which leads to serious questions about long-term tank integrity and what it means for the drone's long-term reliability. It's like the shell of the drone is the ONLY thing military grade on that thing, and even then likely only just enough to pass a surface inspection by purchasing brass. Very much feels like a "get the cost down as LOW as possible so I can line my pockets better" cost cutting.
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