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[โ€“] 12 points 3 months ago (7 children)

I mean, you can build one yourself, but a real damaging version would require a lot of power.

Unfortunately due to the inverse square law, they don't have a very long range.

I guess a phased array emp would be the best way to do it.

Not easily done with the DIY hacky way of doing it with a coil and teaser generator, but I'm sure with some decent mosfets and transformers, it should be possible.

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  • [โ€“] 7 points 3 months ago

    Unfortunately due to the inverse square law, they don't have a very long range.

    Possibly for the better. Last thing you need is people accidentally hitting a plane with one of them.

    People already do it with lasers. Something that destroys the electronics would be even worse.

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  • [โ€“] 7 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    would it not be enabled by putting it on the end of a long stick?

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