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The Czech Republic is planning to equip ground units with small FPV drones for reconnaissance and strikes. The new Concept for the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) was approved in February of this year, however, there is little and vague talk about the massive deployment of drones and protection against this technology. That has now changed. Continue reading
Draganfly Inc. has announced the launch of its newest product, the FlexForce Modular FPV UAV System, available exclusively to Government & Military buyers following a FPV UAV Demonstration and Training. Continue reading
Russian troops have invented an interesting way to counter Ukrainian drones. They began to attach nets to their motorcycles. Although a net attached only on one side is unlikely to save the occupier’s life in any way. Continue reading
FPV-drones capable of flying at a speed of about 150 kilometers per hour appeared in service with the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Continue reading
They first began appearing in large numbers in the sky over Ukraine last fall: small, first-person-view drones packing grenades or shells with airburst fuzes. Remotely detonated in mid-air and blasting tiny fragments over a wide area, the airburst drones pose an ever greater danger to unprotected infantry than do the usual explode-on-impact FPV drones. Continue reading
Ukrainian activist and volunteer, Serhii Sternenko, has shared video footage showcasing the use of a new FPV drone equipped with autonomous targeting capabilities. The drone reportedly demonstrated its ability to strike targets without direct operator commands, marking a new milestone in Ukrainian military tactics. Continue reading
The invasion forces of Russia have started using FPV drones controlled via fiber optic wires. This way of signal exchange makes the UAVs completely invulnerable to any electronic warfare systems as they operate without reliance on radio communication. Continue reading
Russian first-person-view (FPV) drones are being “suppressed by our own electronic warfare,” according to a Russian military blogger. Continue reading