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Posted: 5/4/2024 8:52:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tspike]
This is the first time I've been able to track a drone on ADS-B. Is it common to see military drones?

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Link Posted: 5/4/2024 11:10:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mike_c130] [#1]
Fairly common - generally required for any that operate within the normal ATC system.  Not the small tactical drones, but the high altitude loitering types have had transponders for a long time.  If you are using them in an area of enemy air defenses, those won't be on, pretty much as with any combat aircraft.

Mike
Link Posted: 5/5/2024 2:02:22 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/6/2024 1:45:34 AM EDT
[#3]
If you look at New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California, there's often something cool in the air.
Link Posted: 5/6/2024 1:53:08 PM EDT
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It's not uncommon to see an MQ-4 from Patuxent or Jacksonville operating off the coast of VA.
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