Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 143 Tiny Drones, Future Killer Weapons!

East of Handong, Jingzhou.

Huilong Electronics Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Laboratory.

A quadcopter drone slowly moved forward in the air, bypassing wooden stakes and a false wall...

"Steady, steady! Steady the handle!"

"It's okay if the speed is a little slow on your first flight!"

"Push gently, just a little more, don't be afraid of crashing!"

Zheng Peiyun stared intently at the screen and gently operated the controller.

Zhao Ruilong stood aside, cheering him on.

"I feel like you've become the driving instructor, while I'm the one here to learn to drive."

"This is much simpler than driving a car. Learning to drive takes a long time, but flying a drone can be done in just a few minutes."

How many minutes?

Zheng Peiyun was a little skeptical.

He was still a little nervous, after all, it was his first time flying a drone.

But gradually he discovered that this thing was just as simple as driving a toy remote-controlled car.

Moreover, being a rotary-wing drone, it has its own flight control system, making it very stable.

You only need to consider ascending, descending, moving forward, and moving backward.

There's absolutely no need to worry; it will fly for a while, then lose power and fall.

After experiencing it for a while, he felt that indoor flying was not exciting enough.

The space is too small and the altitude is too low, so the performance of the drone cannot be fully demonstrated.

"Ruilong, how about we take the net off and let me fly out for a spin?"

"Flying out is fine. Drones are a new thing, and the country hasn't issued any relevant regulations yet, so you can fly them however you want. But for flight safety and confidentiality, we'd better fly them lower and slower."

"Absolutely. Whether it's hitting a tree, a house, a power line, or an airplane, it's no small matter. Especially hitting an airplane, the force is definitely greater than a bird strike, and it could easily result in the destruction of the plane and the loss of life!"

As they were talking, Zhao Ruilong had someone remove the makeshift protective net that was made from fishing nets.

There are many types of drones being researched and tested, with different structures and flight speeds.

Regardless of which one it is, Zhao Ruilong doesn't want to reveal it before it's officially launched.

They also didn't want drones that hadn't undergone proper testing to fly out and pose a potential hazard to the surrounding residents.

Today, this quadcopter drone is mature and reliable, and it also has a one-click return-to-home function.

Therefore, Zheng Peiyun was allowed to boldly fly out and give it a try.

Only by flying higher and farther can he understand the wonders of drones.

Soon.

The fishing net was taken down, and the drone flew out.

Advanced multi-band, high-power, multi-channel wireless communication modules enable drones to transmit high-definition signals back to the control console and display them on the screen, even in cities with noisy signals and severe interference.

This unique multi-channel communication technology can avoid congestion and signal interference in a single channel, greatly improving the stability and reliability of communication. It can also be used for multi-aircraft formation flight, enabling 'swarm'-like collective deployment.

The drone slowly climbed up within the factory area, reaching a height of nearly 400 meters.

Zhao Ruilong hurriedly reminded him, "Stop climbing!"

"Why? Are you afraid that your communication technology can't guarantee long-distance communication?" Zheng Peiyun asked with a teasing smile.

"No, that's not it. My communication technology is sufficient to support drones flying thousands of meters high and tens of kilometers away. But what if they intrude into flight paths and collide with passing civilian aircraft?"

As a time traveler, Zhao Ruilong was well aware that unauthorized drone flights posed a significant safety hazard to civil aviation.

Even in China today, drones have not yet become a popular consumer product, and many people have never even heard of them.

But he had no idea that the drone he developed would cause a horrific air disaster!

Upon hearing this, Zheng Peiyun immediately lowered the altitude.

"Two hundred meters, that should be safe, right?"

"That's about enough, feel free to wander around!"

Zheng Peiyun couldn't wait any longer and started operating the drone, hovering it over the Huilong Electronics factory area for a while.

The feeling of having everything in sight from the air is fantastic.

In particular, the quality of the returned images is very high definition.

The buildings, roads, trees, vehicles, and so on on the ground are all clearly visible.

It flew out of the factory area and continued to move forward.

The image is completely still.

Zheng Peiyun felt as if a towering giant was steadily holding a high-definition camera, filming her as she walked by.

"It's already flown several streets away, so why are the transmitted images still so high-definition and stable?"

Zhao Ruilong explained with a smile: "The drone uses our independently developed and improved gimbal and camera. The gimbal is equipped with a micro motor and sensitive sensors, which can ensure that the camera remains stable even when it is bumpy and shaking."

"In addition, our high-speed, high-capacity, multi-channel communication protocol, data link, compression algorithm, as well as related communication technologies and modules, are all independently developed, which is why we can ensure that the transmitted images are high-definition and stable."

Zheng Peiyun frowned slightly.

"Why are you making such a big deal out of a small drone? Is it really necessary?"

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "Of course!"

"Look at our drone now, it can fly over cities, and can't it also fly over scenic spots, rural areas, forests, disaster areas and many other places?"

"Wouldn't this enable aerial photography, film and television production, geological exploration, emergency rescue, border patrol, and supply resupply, among other things?"

Zheng Peiyun nodded repeatedly.

"It really is! This thing is much better than a helicopter!"

"It is easy to operate, has almost no requirements for take-off and landing sites, and is low in cost and high in safety."

Zhao Ruilong then said, "What if I made this drone bigger and increased its carrying capacity? Could it be used for transportation?"

"For example, could drones be used to deliver supplies to outposts on the snowy plateau? Could drones also be used to deliver supplies to disaster areas where transportation is disrupted?"

"Of course, with a water tank attached, it can be used to spread pesticides and extinguish fires; with detection equipment attached, it can be used for aerial reconnaissance. So, what do you think it can do with bombs?"

"what???"

Zheng Peiyun frowned and looked at Zhao Ruilong with some surprise.

"Why are you looking at me? Think about it, if it were wartime, and someone was hiding in that abandoned factory, and your drone had a high-explosive grenade attached to its underside, flew to a hole in the roof and dropped it in, what would happen to the person inside?"

Zhao Ruilong asked with a smile.

"They'd definitely be blown up on the spot! Is that even a question?"

Zheng Peiyun rolled her eyes at Zhao Ruilong and turned back to look at the screen.

You won't believe it until you see it; it's truly amazing.

If it were a conventional operation...

To wage street fighting in such an abandoned factory area, with the enemy's tight blockade and control, a direct assault would inevitably result in heavy casualties.

But using drones...

This would allow one to have a commanding view, control the overall situation, and monitor enemy activity.

It can also carry a certain amount of ammunition to carry out precision strikes against the enemy.

And isn't this the true meaning of a dimensional reduction attack?

If the attacked party fails to detect the presence of the drone in time, or lacks effective countermeasures, it will be in serious trouble.

So……

They were completely on the defensive, being unilaterally slaughtered!

Thinking of this, Zheng Peiyun suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Suddenly, I realized that what Zhao Ruilong had just said was no joke.

Drones without gimbals, but carrying bombs...

Wouldn't that turn it into a small bomber that can be precisely controlled?

They can blow up tunnels whenever they want, or crawl through windows whenever they want.

It's as if its mother has eyes; it can fly to the enemy's side with unparalleled precision and reach every nook and cranny to explode.

It was even more miserable and painful than being subjected to heavy artillery fire and indiscriminate bombing.

Because whether it's shelling or bombing.

Whether it's artillery shells, aerial bombs, or even precision-guided aerial bombs, the probability of a hit is not 100%.

Even if it hits, it's uncertain whether it will damage the fortifications or bunkers, or even harm the enemies hiding inside.

But small and agile drones...

This is truly impossible to guard against.

Just like this dilapidated reinforced concrete factory building in front of us.

Even with special reinforcements, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack, heavy firepower may not be able to destroy it quickly.

But what about drones?

They could easily crawl in through windows, personnel passages, or firing windows and explode inside.

This means that even when hiding in fortifications, one must be careful of drones sneaking in.

Can this kind of battle be the same as before?

Furthermore, if you were to attach an armor-piercing round to a high-speed drone...

At extremely high speed, they suddenly launch high-speed suicide attacks on the rear, top, and sides of main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.

Who the hell can handle this?

Modern armored vehicles generally focus more on frontal protection, with thick armor covering the front and offering very little protection for other surfaces.

How much does a drone cost?

Even if you add a high-explosive armor-piercing round, the cost will be 10,000 yuan.

But nowadays, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, armored vehicles, self-propelled artillery, etc., often cost tens of millions of yuan each.

Vehicles such as anti-aircraft missile vehicles, communication command vehicles, and radar vehicles are even more expensive.

But none of them could withstand an explosive attack from a single drone!

Turning 10,000 into millions, or even tens of millions... is simply too good to pass up!

Also.

Even warships at sea would be destroyed if they were attacked and rammed by a large number of suicide drones, which would swarm around them like bees.

Even during World War II, battleships and cruisers with super strong protection obviously couldn't withstand it!

Don't underestimate a drone; it may carry a small amount of ammunition and have limited destructive power.

But what if there were ten, a hundred, or a thousand?

They swarmed in and launched a saturation attack.

Even the most heavily armored battleships cannot withstand the continuous onslaught of a torrent of metal.

and so……

Drones, militarization...

Zheng Peiyun, who spent half his life in the military and experienced war, was a soldier.

I instantly realized that this was no toy at all!

Once widely adopted, it will inevitably change the form of modern warfare and trigger a new military revolution.

this moment.

Zheng Peiyun felt that a new world was about to open.

This made him somewhat apprehensive, because China has not even achieved information technology yet.

But at the same time, he was also somewhat excited because the drone he was controlling was developed by Zhao Ruilong.

Just as he was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and didn't know what to say.

The secretary received the call and immediately relayed the message.

"There's an emergency!"

Zheng Peiyun quickly took the phone and stood up with great joy.

"Are you sure that apart from the reconnaissance aircraft's fuselage, the other onboard equipment hasn't been damaged?"

"Excellent! This is fantastic! This is the most advanced electronic reconnaissance aircraft the Americans have ever made!"

"Pass on my order: immediately move and seal it away. We must not allow the Americans to send warplanes to destroy it!"

"Also, don't blame our fighter pilots. American reconnaissance planes frequently intrude into our airspace. We've already been polite by not shooting them down directly!"

After hanging up the phone, Zheng Peiyun couldn't stop smiling and turned to look at Zhao Ruilong.

"You're such a lucky charm!"

"I just took your advice yesterday and told the troops that were trying to drive away the intruding aircraft to be tougher. I never expected that the arrogant Americans would deliver such a gift today!"

Zhao Ruilong quickly said, "That's the most advanced electronic reconnaissance aircraft in the United States. You need to send people to disassemble and study it properly. You're sure to get some results!"

Zheng Peiyun nodded repeatedly.

"Of course, I'll send someone over right away!"

As he said this, Zheng Peiyun saw the motionless screen and knew that the drone was still hovering in the air.

"This little gadget is very meaningful!"

"Now I understand why you insisted on letting me see this."

"If this technology is mature and the cost is low, it will be a game-changer for the new era!"

"Hurry up and fly it back and store it properly. Then come with me. We'll come back and study it properly after we're done with this!"

Zhao Ruilong asked in surprise, "Where are you taking me?"

"Of course, I'll take you to see the most advanced electronic reconnaissance aircraft the Americans have ever made!"