Order Iranian attack drones on Alibaba.

Chinese marketplaces led by Alibaba list dirt-cheap drones with AI navigation and explosive payload capacity as civilian gear, raising alarms that advanced attack capabilities are becoming accessible to terrorists and criminal networks.

The systems, once limited to advanced military powers, are now being marketed as civilian equipment, often labeled as agricultural tools or aerial mapping systems. China manufactures everything for everyone without prejudice. What you do with the product is your responsibility. Unlike the US, China places no restriction on individual freedom.

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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

This actually old news. The AFU has been using DJI Mavic drones for about a decade starting back when they had hand grenades stuck to them.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow

This actually old news.

It isn't old news when Alibaba is shipping satellite tracking and weapon systems made by contractors supplying the Chinese government.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sree251 citation needed on That.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sree251 So I looked these up. They are expensive and have some cool features but they are absolutely not military and pretty useless for that.

But like I said military applications started with jury rigging drones like this to carry tiny explosives. Most can carry 10lbs max and have a range of 2km tops and no hardened comms.

Useless on the battlefield now.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow

So I looked these up.

Appreciate your doing this. You are more serious than most. I will remember that when I engage you in discussion.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@sree251 There is still a safety concern though. They may not be war machines but some have fluid tanks intended for farmers spraying pesticides.

I don't think I need to say anything that would get me put on a watchlist to imagine why those could be a real concern on a small scale.