In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, both Ukrainian and Russian forces are increasingly relying on drones, with a particular focus on low-cost kamikaze FPV drones, which have become one of Ukraine's most valued weapons. Initially, when Russian troops first marched on Kyiv, Ukraine was commended for its technological ingenuity, which played a crucial role in thwarting the more powerful invader. However, according to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Russia has now caught up, copying many of the drone tactics that Ukraine employed earlier in the war, including conducting large coordinated attacks using various types of drones. As drones come to dominate the war in Ukraine, both sides are reporting 'clouds' and 'swarms' of drones being used, pointing to the significant increase in the number of drones present on the battlefield. With Ukraine struggling to counter Russia's formidable new drones, the question arises of how Kyiv can regain the upper hand in the innovation contest. Russian thoughts on the role of FPV drones suggest that up to a dozen of these 'birds' can strike a single vehicle simultaneously.
A defensive Ukrainian battlefield strategy affords Kyiv the best possible chance of exhausting Russian forces and materiel. It also buys time for the arrival of personnel trained on new weapons systems such as F-16 fighter jets. https://t.co/hBUxyRCr8r
1/ QUICK TAKE on the Russian thoughts abut the role of FPV drones and what is needed (by either side) for a breakthrough) at the front: "The number of drones on the frontline is growing exponentially. Up to a dozen “birds”(FPVs) can now strike one vehicle, and 2-3 drones can… https://t.co/ppx6PQOcUU
A timely analysis by @ericschmidt of Ukrainian attempts to close the drone gap with Russia. What I find interesting is that both sides are constantly saying on social media that the "adversary has "clouds" and "swarms" of drones". https://t.co/JpT13aiIPu
A timely analysis by @ericschmidt on the Ukrainian attempts to close the drone gap with Russia. What I find interesting is that both sides are saying on social media that the "adversary has "clouds" and "swarms" of drones", pointing to differences at different parts of the front.…
Drones have come to dominate the war in Ukraine—and Ukraine is struggling to counter Russia’s formidable new drones, writes @ericschmidt. How can Kyiv regain the upper hand in the innovation contest? https://t.co/cUJ7vL3fsn
.@ericschmidt: "Kyiv has lost its advantages in the drone war. Russian forces have copied many of the tactics that Ukraine pioneered over the summer, including waging large coordinated attacks that use multiple types of drones." https://t.co/S0usVrTbky https://t.co/FewxVf8fcn
“After Russian troops first marched on Kyiv, Ukrainian forces were praised for the technological ingenuity that helped them thwart their more powerful invader. Now, Russia has caught up in the innovation contest.” https://t.co/WZyMbymrk1
Cheap kamikaze FPV drones, the kind more typically used by photography and racing enthusiasts, are now one of Ukraine’s most valued weapons against the Russian invasion. https://t.co/2ENZUgcsav