• wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          5
          arrow-down
          2
          ·
          2 days ago

          They had large amounts of nets available and were able to produce more because they were already a fishing culture.

          Local fishing culture in the US is nearly extinct, and while commercial fishing nets might still exist, those supply chains are controlled by the same billionaire oligarch caste that will be unleashing these drone swarms on us plebeians.

          Also, you’ll have a bunch of nimbys taking down nets as fast as you can put them up…

          • EntheoNaut@lemmy.ml
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            4
            ·
            1 day ago

            I live in Southern Oregon and between here and NorCal we have robust fishing industries but even more importantly our farming communities are thriving, feeding and providing food, wine, beer and cannabis for the nation. Trellises are abundant and serve the same function, there’s no shortage of trellis and netting.

              • EntheoNaut@lemmy.ml
                link
                fedilink
                arrow-up
                3
                ·
                1 day ago

                It certainly is, we are fortunate to have an amazing environment, diverse ecosystems, supportive communities and state and local governments that actually care and nurture the health, economies and well being of our people.

                Cascadia could be our own nation and is an example of how it could/should be done.

          • gdog05@lemmy.world
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            5
            ·
            2 days ago

            We’ll have drag performers form a bucket brigade of fishnet stockings to keep everyone safe.

        • chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          ·
          2 days ago

          Right but we’re not talking about a war here, we’re talking about a dystopian society. Most people are just going about their business, trying to keep their heads down. Maybe you and your friends are engaged in guerrilla warfare, but then you’re living out in your trenches in the forest or the hills, not walking into town to grab a pizza slice.

          • Krono@lemmy.today
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            4
            ·
            2 days ago

            Businesses already invest a lot to protect their property. Locks, bars, fences, cameras, guards…

            If a simple net can actually add real security from a real threat, then we are gonna see anti-drone nets everywhere.

      • wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        6
        arrow-down
        1
        ·
        2 days ago

        Many drone bombs are designed to detonate on impact. The nets catch the drones and prevent them from exploding. It’s been utilized to good effect in Ukraine.

        • chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          arrow-down
          1
          ·
          1 day ago

          Drones can also drop mortar shells and there are already plenty of mortar shells with timed fuses. Then the drone can just drop the shell and have it land on the net and detonate above your head, blasting you with shrapnel.

          Nets aren’t going to be a viable long term defence.

          • wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz
            link
            fedilink
            arrow-up
            1
            ·
            24 hours ago

            Okay well when that starts becoming the standard then you’ll have to figure something else out, but until then nets still have the potential to save lives…

    • mystik@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      arrow-down
      3
      ·
      2 days ago

      The drones will be cheap enough that they can send 2 or 3, to cut the net, and then keep going.