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by tablespoon 1912 days ago
> I don't get why the UAVs need lights. They might not have been detected without them-- so it's like they were asking too be seen.

Maybe that was meant as intimidation?

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It's an identification counter measure.

It's a small object emitting a bright light. Trying to take a picture or identify the craft becomes impossible.