As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic Drone? Fiber-optic drones are first-person-view (FPV) drones or loitering munitions connected to their operator by an ultra-thin fiber-optic cable rather than a radio link. These tethers, often stretching up to 20 … [Read more...] about Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control
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Countering the Rise of Drone Enabled Crime on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
In this episode: Mike Fraietta, Co-Founder of Gargoyle Systems, speaks with host Randy Goers about the company's Drone Intelligence Network, and how individual asset managers can protect against the growing threat of drone-enabled crime. He also shares insights from his recent visit to the Russia-Ukraine border, where he studied evolving “dark” drones, counter-drone technology, … [Read more...] about Countering the Rise of Drone Enabled Crime on this episode of the Drone Radio Show!
What Kind of Drones is Ukraine Buying?
The Diverse Range of Drones Supports Tactical and Strategic Needs on the Battlefield Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is building a robust drone fleet as it modernizes and expands support for its Armed Forces. From reconnaissance to targeted strikes, Ukraine’s diverse mix of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) highlights the crucial role drones play in both military and civil … [Read more...] about What Kind of Drones is Ukraine Buying?
Ukraine Built Raybird-3 Breaks Records on the Front Lines
Ukrainian technology companies are rapidly developing products to meet the current needs of their military forces: and the Raybird-3 is a reconnaissance UAV breaking records on the front lines. The dual use vehicle could be a game changer for both military and civil applications. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Ukraine - Built - Raybird - 3-breaking - … [Read more...] about Ukraine Built Raybird-3 Breaks Records on the Front Lines
