US authorities ask locals for help in finding missing F-35 jet
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Authorities say they are searching for the $80m jet around two lakes in the state of South Carolina.

US authorities ask locals for help in finding missing F-35 jet — Authorities say they are searching for the $80m jet around two lakes in the state of South Carolina::Authorities say they are searching for the $80m jet around two lakes in the state of South Carolina.

    • ikidd@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      I’d imagine they would have RTK with a CGA response on something worth $80M. I put that in a drone for $250. But idk if it would be able to respond underwater. You’d think they’d have a track up until it went under.

      • Dashi@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        I’m not an engineer, or have any real qualifications on the subject. But I’m guessing you would want to cut all transmissions you can from a stealth jet.

      • maniacal_gaff@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        RTK requires a separate receiver which is located nearby and has a comms link (unlikely for a fast moving attack aircraft) and only reduces the accuracy from meters to cm. Not sure there’s much need there.