IrregularChat Q&A

## Original Question: > @lito et al, I'm going to a PDW demonstration in about an hour. What questions should I ask?, strings to pull? There are the questions submitted by the community. A wiki page has been made here: https://irregularpedia.org/index.php/OPDW_C100_Multi-Mission_Platform ## Questions to Ask at Demonstration 1. **Visibility and Detection:** - How far away can the C100 be seen by enemies? - What are its IR and thermal signatures? - What is the acoustic signature in different operational modes? 2. **Data and Communication:** - What are the bandwidth requirements for usable FMV feeds from the sensor to the operator? - How is sensitive data managed on the drone? Is there local hosting or a store-and-forward mechanism that zeroizes upon impact? - Is telemetry parsed in a separate channel to facilitate multi-enclave / shareable classification products when working with partner forces? 3. **Battery and Power:** - Are the batteries proprietary? What is their lifespan and chemistry? - How does the drone perform in different environmental conditions such as winter, ice, rain, and high winds? - Is saltwater exposure an issue? How does it handle dust storms? 4. **Durability and Maintenance:** - What is the most commonly broken part, and should we stock spare parts in advance? - Is there a 24/7/365 manned hotline for support, reachable via public VOIP? 5. **Operational Use:** - Has the product been used in a theater of war, and by whom? - Can we get contact information for those users to discuss their experiences? - Can the drone be flown during the demonstration? 6. **Cost and Support:** - What is the price for the drone, ground control station (GCS), and enough batteries for continuous operation? - How is sensitive data secured on the drone, especially considering potential capture by adversaries?