Posted on 08/27/2023 2:43:59 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
In a world where high-tech military gadgets dominate the battlefield, a new innovative paper aircraft defies expectations. Cheap, expendable, and surprisingly effective, the Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System is shaping up to be an origami weapon of doom in Ukraine’s battle against Russia.
A cheap and flat-packed drone made out of cardboard that can be assembled quickly and easily, despite its humble appearance, the new Australian unmanned aerial vehicle can also pack quite a punch.
With a flight range of up to 75 miles, it can deliver ammunition, food, and medicine directly to the front lines, carrying payloads of up to 11 pounds. At least, that is the benign mission being outlined for the drone publicly.
In reality, the system is stealthy and versatile, able to perform reconnaissance missions, gather crucial intelligence, and even drop small explosive devices on unsuspecting enemies.
Defying conventions with its economical design and surprising potency, this drone is proving that high cost and high-tech aren't prerequisites for valuable military equipment. It demonstrates that even the most unassuming materials can be transformed into formidable weapons…
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Very cool. Turned a kit/hobby-level type of plane into something useful and maxed the performance out of it.
Cool beans!
So now Ukraine is resorting to paper airplanes to fight the Russians? 🤣
Whatever wins..
Flat pack? It’s from Ikea?
Guessing its not as useful in bad weather.
Russian equipment can’t stand up against paper airplanes! 🤣
That’s cool. Reminds me of the balsa wood planes.
I think you can buy a similar one on Amazon.com.
That must be one hell of a rubber band.
At least 2! Oe sweep the wings back and mount a small turbine on it.
Make it out of Coroplast instead of cardboard and it’ll be waterproof. I’ve done it. I question the 75 miles range, though. Especially with any payload over a kilogram or so. Have to trade off battery weight vs. payload.
What do you think this paper airplane costs?
Start a fire 75 miles away.
Zelensky has already putin a request to have millions of these made for him by the U.S. using $1000 dollar bills instead of kraft paper!
Turbine RC models have voracious thirst for fuel. And the extreme performance isn’t needed.
The cardboard is waxed.
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