Episode 397 • • 59:01 - 1:07:11
397: Wiggin' Out
Nuclear Powered Drones, Boeing Phantom Eye Development
Reports from The Guardian and Wired suggest the U.S. is researching nuclear-powered drones capable of staying airborne for months. The discussion compares these conceptual designs to the hydrogen-powered Boeing Phantom Eye and the MQ-9 Reaper. The hosts speculate on the safety and weight of small nuclear reactors for aviation and residential use.