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Posted: 11/7/2014 2:56:28 AM EDT

I just picked up a new Recon Scout IR. It's a seriously cool little "Throwbot" that is remotely controlled with wide angle FPV using a camera that is surprisingly sensitive in low light and, when lighting conditions drop below a certain threshold, the active IR will kick in. It's designed for "Teams" to throw through a window or into a door from over 100-feet away (it's a *tough* little mother) so it can silently scout out the bad guys holed up inside.

Of course, for me it's just another way to terrorize my felinus domesticus. I'll get some video of my cat-terrorizing antics along with some nifty photos of this cool little unit.

Alas, it's sadly priced in the realm of absurdity for such a small, relatively unitask "robot."

Here's a YouTube fluff piece of one of the Recon Scouts in action, which is much cooler than the stuff I'll be able to get.

Posted: 11/7/2014 8:38:58 AM EDT

[#1]

Damn thats badass. That would be EXTREMELY useful in CQB environments. (If there was time available to use/deploy it) One of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments.

Posted: 11/7/2014 9:37:37 AM EDT

[#2]

That's cool. I would like one the size of an ATV and with offroad capabilities.

Posted: 11/7/2014 9:38:11 AM EDT

[#3]

That looks awesome! Damn $9k retail! You can get an R/C jetcat turbine helicopter for under that price!

You've done it again Horta!! You get all the expensive cool toys that make all of us jealous! At this point I wouldn't be too surprised if you announced you bought a M1 Abrams Tank!

Posted: 11/7/2014 9:42:32 AM EDT

[#4]

I really think it needs to be equipped with a hand grende as I would imagine that would save our guys from having to go in to zip these cheese dicks.

Posted: 11/7/2014 10:33:29 AM EDT

[#5]

That poor cat.

The video's got to be hilarious though!

I'm sort of curious how the cow's might react to that thing lol.

Posted: 11/7/2014 12:37:10 PM EDT

[#6]

We were issued some made by Remington that were about the size of a grenade (slightly larger) with digital NV. Pretty cool little tool, but without planning, could be a detriment. The illuminator was so freaking bright, you might as well of had a red mag light on it. It moved by rolling, which was controlled with a remote and a little hand held screen.

The best uses for it always happens to be stuff it wasn't made for!

Posted: 11/7/2014 2:40:32 PM EDT

[#7]

I bought it on a whim and didn't pay even half of what it normally sells for -- and it is brand new, etc.

It's cool, but it's definitely not make for rough (or even outdoor) terrain. As was mentioned, it's really designed for CQB recon. If your targets have NV they'll see it coming, for sure. The LEDs are small and aren't readily visible unless you're looking directly at it while it's pointed at you.

Our 5-week-old piglet (lone survivor of 11) was all over it outside, while the dogs kept a minimum safe distance from the thing, but followed it everywhere it went. On tile and carpet it's silent and virtually undetectable. On linoleum it's louder and can be audibly detected from about 10 feet.

Posted: 11/7/2014 4:30:01 PM EDT

[#8]

Gotta see that piglet!

This was ours right after killing her mom and siblings

Posted: 11/7/2014 5:19:17 PM EDT

[#9]

They are kina cute when they're small like that.

Our local hardware store kept one years ago, her name was Paulene....

She got bigger than this photo later on though...

I know, we live in Green Acres out here.

Posted: 11/7/2014 5:30:30 PM EDT

[#10]

We kept ours until about 80lbs and gave her to my buddies aunt who has a pretty nice little farm
She is pretty big now and still knows her name. still comes a running.

Posted: 11/19/2014 4:48:35 PM EDT

[#11]

Well, one of these just popped up on my radar and it's mine if I want it!

I really, REALLY want it.

PDF Datasheet for iRobot XM1216 SUGV

Posted: 11/19/2014 6:09:21 PM EDT

[#12]

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Well, one of these just popped up on my radar and it's mine if I want it!

I really, REALLY want it.

PDF Datasheet for iRobot XM1216 SUGV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-P4MlSl8k

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I'm speechless

Posted: 11/19/2014 6:43:27 PM EDT

[#13]

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Well, one of these just popped up on my radar and it's mine if I want it!

I really, REALLY want it.

PDF Datasheet for iRobot XM1216 SUGV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-P4MlSl8k

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but all of the cool kids are rocking a 240B or at least a SAW on their bots but I would opt for the one at the end of the vid that is equipped with the snow plow.
If I could plow snow from inside the house life would be complete.

Posted: 11/19/2014 6:51:10 PM EDT

[#14]

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Well, one of these just popped up on my radar and it's mine if I want it!

I really, REALLY want it.

PDF Datasheet for iRobot XM1216 SUGV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-P4MlSl8k

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Just do it.

Posted: 11/20/2014 12:05:25 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/20/2014 12:09:21 AM EDT

[#16]

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Well, one of these just popped up on my radar and it's mine if I want it!

I really, REALLY want it.

PDF Datasheet for iRobot XM1216 SUGV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6-P4MlSl8k

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What's stoppin ya!!

Also Horta, if you ever need to get rid of anything at a discount price hit me up

to many fun toys you have.

Posted: 11/20/2014 9:07:47 AM EDT

[#17]

I've used a Throwbot in afghanistan. Threw one over a wall and it broke.

More of a hassle than they are worth imo.

Posted: 11/20/2014 1:11:33 PM EDT

[#18]

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I've used a Throwbot in afghanistan. Threw one over a wall and it broke.

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I've chucked mine all over hell, a couple of times over 100' just to see how it held up, and it just keeps on smilin'

It really messes with guys when you tell them it's a $9,000 toy, and then hurl it viciously down a gravel road. The look on their faces is... priceless.

Posted: 11/20/2014 1:52:37 PM EDT

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I've chucked mine all over hell, a couple of times over 100' just to see how it held up, and it just keeps on smilin'

It really messes with guys when you tell them it's a $9,000 toy, and then hurl it viciously down a gravel road. The look on their faces is... priceless.

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I've used a Throwbot in afghanistan. Threw one over a wall and it broke.

More of a hassle than they are worth imo.

I've chucked mine all over hell, a couple of times over 100' just to see how it held up, and it just keeps on smilin'

It really messes with guys when you tell them it's a $9,000 toy, and then hurl it viciously down a gravel road. The look on their faces is... priceless.

As a toy it'd be fun.

Now a SUGV is a useful robot.

Posted: 11/20/2014 7:56:06 PM EDT

[#20]

How about this for a robot:

http://www.oceaneering.com/rovs/rov-systems/maxximum-rov/

They are seriously bad ass with a skilled crew and support vessel, particularly when there are two of them working together.

A bit more than $9K retail though.

Posted: 11/20/2014 9:04:23 PM EDT

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We killed a brand new one with a flashbang. Sure a close banger is no joke, but for what they are designed to do they should be bang-proof.

Also very short range on the transmitter, limited battery life, and limited to pretty tame terrain. Pretty neat for a house, but limited in what they can do. Two way audio capabilities would be a nice addition.

Way overpriced, should be about a fifth of what they cost considering they are basically half an RC car with a go-pro.

Posted: 11/26/2014 11:05:18 PM EDT

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We killed a brand new one with a flashbang. Sure a close banger is no joke, but for what they are designed to do they should be bang-proof.

Also very short range on the transmitter, limited battery life, and limited to pretty tame terrain. Pretty neat for a house, but limited in what they can do. Two way audio capabilities would be a nice addition.

Way overpriced, should be about a fifth of what they cost considering they are basically half an RC car with a go-pro.

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I've used a Throwbot in afghanistan. Threw one over a wall and it broke.

More of a hassle than they are worth imo.

We killed a brand new one with a flashbang. Sure a close banger is no joke, but for what they are designed to do they should be bang-proof.

Also very short range on the transmitter, limited battery life, and limited to pretty tame terrain. Pretty neat for a house, but limited in what they can do. Two way audio capabilities would be a nice addition.

Way overpriced, should be about a fifth of what they cost considering they are basically half an RC car with a go-pro.

Well, the Recon Scout IR is definitely made for terrain no rougher than a gravel driveway, but it is made for indoor use, as the video(s) demonstrate, and for that it works great.

Since I wasn't happy with the limited terrain possibilities I done went and added it's slightly tougher brother -- the Recon Scout XT, which is designed for more problematic terrain and, with stronger motors, it can go where the indoor version cannot. Heck, it lists for only a measly $4,000 more than it's whimpy indoor-only $9,000 sibling.

Two is one, one is none!

Gratuitous whore shot:

Still trying to decide which scope I prefer -- the US Optics LR-17 or the SB PMII.

Posted: 11/27/2014 1:46:14 AM EDT

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Well, the Recon Scout IR is definitely made for terrain no rougher than a gravel driveway, but it is made for indoor use, as the video(s) demonstrate, and for that it works great.

Since I wasn't happy with the limited terrain possibilities I done went and added it's slightly tougher brother -- the Recon Scout XT, which is designed for more problematic terrain and, with stronger motors, it can go where the indoor version cannot. Heck, it lists for only a measly $4,000 more than it's whimpy indoor-only $9,000 sibling.

Two is one, one is none!

http://huntsvillebible.com/images/biff/hexacopter/211none_01.jpg

http://huntsvillebible.com/images/biff/hexacopter/211none_02.jpg

Gratuitous whore shot:
http://huntsvillebible.com/images/biff/hexacopter/211none_03.jpg

Still trying to decide which scope I prefer -- the US Optics LR-17 or the SB PMII.

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I've used a Throwbot in afghanistan. Threw one over a wall and it broke.

More of a hassle than they are worth imo.

We killed a brand new one with a flashbang. Sure a close banger is no joke, but for what they are designed to do they should be bang-proof.

Also very short range on the transmitter, limited battery life, and limited to pretty tame terrain. Pretty neat for a house, but limited in what they can do. Two way audio capabilities would be a nice addition.

Way overpriced, should be about a fifth of what they cost considering they are basically half an RC car with a go-pro.

Well, the Recon Scout IR is definitely made for terrain no rougher than a gravel driveway, but it is made for indoor use, as the video(s) demonstrate, and for that it works great.

Since I wasn't happy with the limited terrain possibilities I done went and added it's slightly tougher brother -- the Recon Scout XT, which is designed for more problematic terrain and, with stronger motors, it can go where the indoor version cannot. Heck, it lists for only a measly $4,000 more than it's whimpy indoor-only $9,000 sibling.

Two is one, one is none!

http://huntsvillebible.com/images/biff/hexacopter/211none_01.jpg

http://huntsvillebible.com/images/biff/hexacopter/211none_02.jpg

Gratuitous whore shot:
http://huntsvillebible.com/images/biff/hexacopter/211none_03.jpg

Still trying to decide which scope I prefer -- the US Optics LR-17 or the SB PMII.

I love the EREK knob on the USO and the glass on the Bender is nice, but the turrets made me go with USO on a few rifles. The new Vortex 4.5-27 is quite nice too.