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Comment by giantg2

7 hours ago

"and you are not going to win any war with this toy, even if all your enemy has are rocks thrown at you"

I don't want to use it for war. I think it would be a pretty cool technical project (if it works).

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oofbey  7 hours ago

This design is pretty clearly optimized for weaponry. Eg the foldable fins - necessary if you want to keep a magazine of these things stored compactly before firing. Totally unnecessary for funsies.

What nonviolent application are you imagining for a gps-guided rocket that is launched by pulling a gun trigger on a hand held mount?

  • giantg2  19 minutes ago

    Launching model rockets with a controlled landing (less likelihood of property damage or fires). Learning about the components. Folding fins make it easier to transport without snapping one (hopefully). Trigger vs button launch isn't that big of deal, although might have better safety options compared to standard model rocket launch buttons.

  • blincoln  4 hours ago

    > What nonviolent application are you imagining for a gps-guided rocket that is launched by pulling a gun trigger on a hand held mount?

    A launcher for a climbing rope or grappling hook. Have you ever tried getting a rope up over a branch on a very tall tree?

    Not joking - I considered it as a hobby project years ago until I discovered how hard it would be to do legally.