How about a handheld ham radio? Link on Amazon

Anyone have any experience with these? Seems like a good idea for backup, long-range communications.


On the UAV side-topic, there is now some very detailed info on the web about jamming these things (even found some schematics for an appropriate jammer). I won't link to it out of respect for site liability, but it's easy to find. As has been stated, they will probably RTB if comm is killed, but at least they can't loose a missile at you.