NOT SO MUCH ABOUT DRONES, AS ABOUT ARTILLERY SHELLS AND THEIR REAL EFFECTIVENESS ON THE FRONT
Today, when it comes to FPV drones, the discussion very often superficially boils down to a cheap toy with a camera. But the reality is completely different. 1/
Today, when it comes to FPV drones, the discussion very often superficially boils down to a cheap toy with a camera. But the reality is completely different. 1/
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• An FPV drone with a shrapnel or cumulative charge costs from 600 to 1,500 USD. The price is determined by: flight range (5–20 km), video signal quality (analog vs. HD), autopilot and electronics reliability, type of charge: 3/
• 120 mm mortar mine: NATO production standard: 1,000–3,000 USD, depending on the type (explosive, illumination, smoke), in Ukraine, due to logistics, demand and supply 4/
• 120 mm artillery shell (e.g., M777 or PzH 2000): simple shell: 2,000–4,500 USD, smart shells (Excalibur, Vulcano): 60,000–100,000+ USD.
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The difference between an FPV drone and artillery is the difference between a scalpel and a hammer. The first allows you to make a surgical incision, the second - 6/
• FPV drone: controlled by a person in real time - a hit is possible directly into a hatch, window or gap in the armor of the equipment, minimal risk of collateral damage (less 7/