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Going out on a limb here. Maybe the drone crash landed. Malfunctions happen all the time just look at the computer in front of you.

• sirwanqutbi 15y ago
  Crash landed, without a scratch on it as it was captured ?
  • eli 15y ago
    That's not that crazy, is it? The thing is basically a glider.
    • MichaelApproved 15y ago
      IIRC the flying wing design is extremely unstable and could not function without a computer assisting its flight.
      • parfe 15y ago
        I think that makes it more likely it had a soft landing. Loses propulsion systems and the computer continues to keep the craft level and in control as long as possible which means gliding right up to the point the collision detection pulls up for a nice gentle belly landing. edit: And to continue the baseless speculation, I think the drone has a transponder on a timer that is set to go off in 72 hours. Some hidden Iranian installation is going to light up like Las Vegas.
  • vegasbrianc 15y ago
    Look at the wings closely. Looks like they had to taped them back on.