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kevin_thibedeau
3 months ago
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LAPD helicopter tracker with real-time operating c...
The MQ-8 would be cheaper to operate.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_MQ-8_Fire_Sco...
scottyah
3 months ago
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In what way would that be cheaper to operate? You'd just replace a pilot with a few pilots and a few teams of software engineers. Maybe fuel savings?
robotnikman
3 months ago
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Pretty sure these can't be bought by municipalities. Would make more sense to operate them though.
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