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"guidance systems are hugely illegal to develop" Curious what laws cover this? I am sure they exist, just not explored this at all. Isn't GPS a 'guidance system
by mgamache 7y ago
"guidance systems are hugely illegal to develop" Curious what laws cover this? I am sure they exist, just not explored this at all. Isn't GPS a 'guidance system'?
- mirimir 7y agoI've seen reference in a few articles about model rocketry.
- pintxo 7y ago> The U.S. government controls the export of some civilian receivers. All GPS receivers capable of functioning above 18 km (59,000 ft) above sea level and 515 m/s (1,000 kn; 2,000 km/h; 1,000 mph), or designed or modified for use with unmanned missiles and aircraft, are classified as munitions (weapons)—which means they require State Department export licenses. [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System#Restrictions_on_civilian_use https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System#Rest...