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To: ScubaDiver
Launched from where?

A drone powered by a radioisotope thermoelectric generator could stay in the air indefinitely and have a range of thousands of miles. We have used RTGs to power satellites and small spacecraft for over 50 years.

51 posted on 04/15/2021 2:25:50 PM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (Dementia Joe is Not My President!)
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To: Bubba_Leroy
In ZERO GRAVITY placed into orbit by a rocket. These reactors provide minimal electricity to power modest on-board sensor and communication systems which is fine if you're operating in zero gravity.

What propulsion system were these decaying element reactors powering? There are no visible rotors in any of the videos. Rotors have reasonably pronounced visual signatures when observed in maritime climates using night vision optics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioFv-3tND7A

I've flown off helo carriers more than a 100x. Just about every time, the visual cue seen above is visible if you're wearing NVGs. Sometimes, it's even visible if you're not wearing NVGs. It has something to do with static electricity.

If they're not being powered by rotors - and it evident that they're not - how are they staying aloft?

58 posted on 04/15/2021 2:54:56 PM PDT by ScubaDiver (Reddit refugee.)
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