The video tests the Skynet drone defense shotgun shells, which are designed to take down drones. The shells contain five metallic segments attached to strings that are meant to deploy and entangle the drone's propellers. The test results were mixed, with some shots successfully deploying the strings and damaging the drone, while others failed to deploy or caused minimal damage. The shells were found to be most effective at close range (10 yards) and less effective at longer ranges (25 yards). The video also notes that it is not legal for civilians to shoot down drones, even over their own property, and questions who the manufacturer is marketing these shells to, suggesting it may be government agencies with large budgets.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Skynet drone defense shotgun shells cost almost $20 for a pack of three.
2. The shells are manufactured by the same company that makes preseason Cajun barbecued duck shots.
3. The company did not respond to a request for samples of the shells.
4. A viewer named John Koopa donated two packs of the shells for testing.
5. The shells have five metallic segments made of a metal called sirillium.
6. The projectile and string weigh 1.8 ounces, or over 51 grams.
7. The instruction sheet included with the package includes safety information and a chart showing the recommended lead for shooting at drones.
8. The chart shows the recommended lead for shooting at drones from 10 feet to 300 feet (100 yards).
9. The bullet speed of the shells is 1,000 feet per second.
10. The shells are designed to be used with a rifle choke.
11. The manufacturer recommends using the shells with a rifle choke for best results.
12. The shells were tested at a range of 25 yards.
13. The shells have a five-foot radius of coverage.
14. The weights on the shells are made of a complex design and are attached to a Kevlar string.
15. The shells can be used with a smoothbore or cylinder barrel.
16. The manufacturer says the shells are compatible with a cylinder or improved bore.
17. The long beard shell is a three-inch shell with 1 3/4 ounces of shot.
18. The shot is copper-colored and has a buffer to prevent deformation.
19. It is not legal for civilians to shoot down drones over their property.
20. The manufacturer is marketing the shells to the air force, border patrol, and correctional officers.