Low-cost, high-impact Ukraine is investing heavily in FPV (first-person view) drones originally designed for civilian racing to intercept Russian targets. These drones, often costing as little as $500, are now central to Ukraine’s defense playbook.
How they work:
Pilots use headsets to steer drones toward vulnerable spots on tanks or artillery.
Reconnaissance drones first identify targets; FPVs then zip in for precision strikes.
Launch platforms are improvised, and drones can travel 5–20 km or more, depending on payload and battery.
Battlefield transformation:
Almost every Ukrainian brigade now includes specialized drone units.
Drones are used for surveillance, artillery spotting, and direct attacks, reshaping conventional warfare tactics.
Why it matters:
These drones offer a cost-effective shield against Russia’s expensive military hardware. Videos of successful strikes flood social media daily, showcasing how $500 drones can neutralize million-dollar assets.
(source reuters.com)
—Agencies
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