The Russian invasion of Ukraine has placed unbelievable pressure on drone developers on both sides of the war, who have responded with astounding innovations that include:

fiber-optic drones (to prevent radio jamming)

kamikaze sea drones , eventually equipped with anti-air missiles

drones that fire shotguns

bomber drones that drop mines and grenades

drones that release flaming thermite into trenches

long-range, aircraft-style drones that can substitute for small cruise missiles

interceptor drones that hunt down other drones

first-person view (FPV) drones so maneuverable they can be piloted right through a broken window pane to hit indoor targets

ground drones for both combat and transport

Many drone developers are now chasing the next big thing—AI built right into the dr

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