comment: >
  
  Wait. It takes 8 million a year to service these drones? Hard pass.
context: Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. I'd take it. >
  
  $10 million for shipping?  I'd think twice before signing up for that deal.  Or maybe just take it F.O.B. USA and decline the extended warranty. >
  
  I don't think it's just shipping. 10 mil probably includes the cost to set up the infrastructure you need to maintain and use the drones. >
  
  2 day shipping and extended warranty coverage >
  
  Selling it for a $1 so that they don't get the free shipping for orders above $35. >
  
  They can add a few pounds of coffee to the order. That's what I do. >
  
  Huh, never knew advanced military drones were sold like sketchy Ebay listings
  Buy now $1!
  (+$10,000,000 shipping and handling) >
  
  I'd buy that for a dollar >
  
  Murphy! It IS you! >
  
  Give the man a hand! >
  
  They should send them a bunch of Mr Gutsy’s >
  
  "You better run, you commie-loving bastard!" 
  "There's nothing I like better than making some other poor bastard die for hís country!"
  ... 
   "Unit deactivating." >
  
  I was going to point out that Russia is decidedly not communist, but it would be very on point for Murrican military robots to just not care about the difference in Fallout lore. >
  
  Meh they are still red filth >
  
  Given the party they support in the US… yeeeeah, that tracks. >
  
  Not state of art drone but still useful addition if Ukraine decide to take the offer. >
  
  Why do you say it's not state of the art? >
  
  
  WSJ says that the company is offering an older version of the drone, MQ-9A Block 1 aircraft >
  
  The differences between a block 1 and 5 are really not that significant from a mission capabilities perspective, especially for Ukraine. >
  
  Sounds like a fair deal. And it may make RobCo to offer something similar. Sentrybots and Robobrains as well. Would be unstoppable. >
  
  Maybe not, robobrains are notoriously prone to creative interpretation of orders with maximum friendly civilian casualties. >
  
  maybe they need a setting between 'off' and 'kill all humans' >
  
  That's cheaper than Pepsi's 7 million dollar jet! >
  
  I'd buy that for a dollar! >
  
  This is like those ebay posts "LG OLED 65" TV $500!!! .......... $1,500 shipping fee" >
  
  Just make sure you ship with tracking number. >
  
  How effective can those big drones really be in this kind of warfare? Wouldnt they get spotted by AA immediately? >
  
  That's kind of the point. Loosing an MQ-9 is not the same as getting a pilot killed or taken hostage. Even then, MQ-9s would work with and stick close to tanks/ground AA as it would fly sorties to destroy Russian tanks, long-range artillery, and munitions piles. It is useful to get Ukraine acquainted with American technology and American communications networks. >
  
  What exactly is the point then? That losing drones is better than losing pilots? How is this relevant if UA has no planes anyway? Or do you mean those drones can be used to lure AA?
  Nevertheless, two drones seems to be totally underwhelming then, if they just survive one mission - if at all. >
  
  Saving one pilot is worth 12+ years of training which amounts to $2-3 million dollars if they die, and more money if they are taken hostage and either tortured, blackmailed, or otherwise harmed in Russian custody. Ukraine already uses smaller UAV systems for recon only, so they have a platform to slot a weaponized system into. >
  
  I'll buy 51 to enjoy free shipping. 2 of those are for spare parts. No maintenance needed as well. Okay, now where's the insurance guy? >
  
  Seriously, fly them into the most dangerous situations. Taps head no maintenance if they're blown up. >
  
  Only $1! Just pay a small shipping and handling fee. Call now and we’ll double your order for free! >
  
  Who needs a military demostration if you have a real battlefield to proof your product is working well. >
  
  These drones have been around for like 15 years now. It's already been battle tested. >
  
  The hard part isn't getting the drones, it's getting the White House to approve it. >
  
  So it's like buying a printer. Or a razor. >
  
  Start up the go fund me and get more >
  
  It will be interesting to see the difference in the conversation between when a defense contractor sells a steeply discounted product and service and when Starlink did it. >
  
  All I recall is that it felt like Starlink over-promised, and Elon changed his tune once he had a talk with Putin. Also, there might have been something about being denied certain benefits or incentive programs for rural internet that the FCC offered. >
  
  If this deal comes thru it will be the end of the Russian army, period! >
  
  Can you not tick the box for free delivery if you spend over......... >
  
  That's how they get you. I always look for the deals with free shipping >
  
  What about pick up? Can Ukraine arrange a local pick up to avoid those high shipping fees?