US Army drone pilots are facing a hot and rainy headache in the Pacific

[rangerrebew]

US Army drone pilots are facing a hot and rainy headache in the Pacific
Story by cpanella@businessinsider.com (Chris Panella) • 20h

Army drones are flying shorter distances with less power due to Pacific heat and weather, a US Army general said.

A joint exercise with the Philippines is helping the Army address those challenges.

Solutions include more drones, drone swarms, and 3D printing capabilities.


The hot and rainy weather in the Western Pacific is presenting some challenges for the US Army's drone arsenal, a top officer told Business Insider.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-army-drone-pilots-are-facing-a-hot-and-rainy-headache-in-the-pacific/ar-AA1FXiDJ?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=214b737128d04d4ab1895a40c561b283&ei=85

[rangerrebew]

It was like that for the nearly 2 years I spent in that area 50 years ago, so I don't think it can be claimed to be the result of global warming.  However, as crazed as some of the democrats are lately, they may try it.

[DefiantMassRINO]

No, $hit.
Extreme Heat = shorter battery life
EXtreme Dry Heat = less lift
Extreme Wet Heat = more dense air

Wait until they figure out that salt air makes metals corrode faster.

Not much has changed in the Pacific since WWII.