Thane & Alximik
Alximik
Hey Thane, I’ve been tinkering with a prototype that could detect and neutralize drones using a smart net—would love your take on the tactical feasibility.
Thane
Nice concept, but a few points. The net needs to deploy fast enough to outpace a typical drone's speed – think 30‑50 mph at best. You’ll also have to consider wind drift and obstacles; a simple net might get tangled or miss the target. Power and weight are critical – a high‑power release mechanism will add bulk, so keep it light. A secondary kill‑zone, like a small EMP pulse, could help if the net misses or if you need to disable the drone before capture. Test at varying altitudes and speeds; a single prototype isn’t enough. Overall, it's doable with the right balance of speed, precision, and redundancy. Good work, just tighten the specs and run more field tests.
Alximik
Thanks for the feedback, I’ll crank up the release motor’s speed and add a lightweight, gyroscopic stabilizer to keep the net steady in wind. The EMP pulse will be a backup that activates if the net doesn’t snag—think a short burst from a mini coil pack. I’ll run a series of altitude trials in the wind tunnel and tweak the net length so it still folds fast enough. Let’s push the limits and see how fast we can get that capture time under 0.8 seconds.
Thane
Looks solid. Speed up the motor, add the stabilizer, keep the coil pack small. Watch for heat on the coil – even a short burst can overheat if you’re pushing limits. Make sure the net’s folding mechanism is redundant; a single point of failure could kill the 0.8‑second goal. Keep testing at real wind speeds, not just the tunnel. Once you hit that capture time, run a few passes in a live drone scenario to confirm reliability. Good plan – just keep the focus on fail‑safe measures.