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[MadMojoMonkey]

re: $123 million dollar drone cost

Yeah, because of corruption. They could likely make it for a couple of million, but that benefits the taxpayer, not the shareholder.

I'm guessing the R&D costs are wrapped up in that figure.
Perhaps also more rigorous quality controls on items where the intended use has greater consequences than your typical consumer good.

[OngBonga]

I'm guessing the R&D costs are wrapped up in that figure.

Probably, but that should decrease over time as these costs are recouped.

[MadMojoMonkey]

Also, the technical training of the mechanics and operators is additional cost, but I wouldn't guess that would be wrapped up in the $123 million stated cost.

[OngBonga]

*$123m of course

[Poopadoop]

*$123m of course

It's not even the most expensive one.

https://militarymachine.com/top-35-m...litary-drones/

Northrop Grumann X-47B: $405 million per unit

Also, if a common jet figher costs $90m per unit, it wouldn't surprise me an unmanned, remote-control drone costs significantly more per unit.

[OngBonga]

Also, if a common jet figher costs $90m per unit, it wouldn't surprise me an unmanned, remote-control drone costs significantly more per unit.

I don't see why it should cost more, once R&D is no longer a factor. It's just metal and electronics. I can buy a small drone for £100. Probably, I didn't actually check that. But I know people with drones, and they're not exactly wealthy folk. I appreciate a military grade drone with weapons is going to cost a ridiculous amount more than a shitty drone with a GoPro attached to it, but compared to a plane, it should be a similar amount of material.

[OngBonga]

Training pilots isn't cheap, either. It'll be a lot cheaper to train someone to fly a drone than a plane. I could fly a drone.