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