A Russian tank explodes after being hit by an FPV, as the drone strike detonates stored ammunition. Ukraine MoD But bringing the detonator also operates at the most tactical of scales.

In September, for example, an FPV drone pilot from Ukraine's 54th Mechanized Brigade was recorded dropping a soldier a note and drinking water, leading the latter to surrender and follow the drone ...

FPV drones are considered the primary strike tool for Ukraine’s defence forces, accounting for nearly 80% of confirmed target destruction. Despite government claims of scaling up domestic drone ...

The FPV drone prepares to hit a Russian Tu-22 bomber. (Image credit: Ukraine’s Security Service via X) The operation was made possible by covert Ukrainian teams operating within Russia.

Fiber Evolution Most FPV attack drones rely on a radio link to the operator, which can be an Achilles’ heel. Fly too low, or behind a hill and the connection may be lost.

Ukraine has announced plans to produce 4.5 million FPV drones domestically by 2025, all designated for military use—a production scale that signals the technology's permanent integration into ...