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Old October 1st 16, 03:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Remote thermal detection

On Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 7:01:38 PM UTC-4, Craig Funston wrote:
We're getting closer. A fist size LIDAR for $250 thanks to the push for self driving cars.

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/6...s_2&set=602506

Cheers,
7Q


Back in the 80's hang gliding pilots had the "Thermal Snooper" Didn't take off (pun intended).

Dennis DC