Small UAS / Drones and related general thread - NOT Swarming ones.

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FBI Fielding Drones That Fire Off Deafening Bangs

Highly maneuverable drones with less-than-lethal concussion devices offer a new and indirect way to stun individuals.
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en.defence-ua.com

This Ukrainian UAV Destroyed a Total of $100 Million Worth of Targets in the russian Rear | Defense Express

Sych reconnaissance-and-strike aerial suicide drones are used for attacks on enemy manpower, armor, and strongholds
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1825151571128189441
View: https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1825151571128189441
 
Could someone asses the fuze system used on Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drones as depicted on the images below? Is there a proximity fuze on the first photo, and a combined one on the second?

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A small update. There are some images of the Chimera 7 drone and its avionics available on sm, including the "detonator" module. Could some analyze the fuze? Is this a proximity one? The presence of an STM32 would suggest some degree of sophistication.

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@Forest Green
Do you happen to identify the principle under which the above board with Ukrainian inscriptions works? Could it utilize a laser ranging device, hence a laser fuze?
Considering the Ukrainian description, I assume that the green ARK port is to be connected to the "mechanical counter of the target", and the two pins are for the safety port. The blue/orange socket is the "electro-detonator" (i.e. the triggering mechanism), and I understand that this is the port that is connected to the triggering mechanism screwed to the rear of the RPG projectile. The detector is marked as "explosion". Possible?

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Another type of a simple fuze on a small armed FPV drone consists of just two wires, which close the circuit during impact. Wonder how reliable it is in practice.

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t.me

ASTRA

Еще кадры пожара в Калачевском районе Волгоградской области после атаки БПЛА Местные жители утверждают, что горит военный аэродром «Мариновка». Upd: по другой информации, в поле возник пожар после падения БПЛА. Официальной информации нет.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1826535314518651139
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Secondary detonations reported at Marynovka airfield in Volgograd region Volgograd - Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com

Secondary detonations reported at Marynovka airfield in Volgograd region . Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent global news and information site dedicated to factual reporting of a variety of important topics including conflicts, human rights issues, protests...
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Not a military topic but I thought I'd post it here as it relates to small drones:

dronedj.com

Walmart cuts drone delivery in three states amid high costs

Walmart is scaling back its ambitious drone delivery program by shutting down operations in Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Tampa.
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www.flyingmag.com

DroneUp Downsizing Walmart Delivery Network in 3 States

Partners Drone Up and Walmart are shifting their focus to Dallas-Fort Worth, where the FAA recently lifted drone delivery restrictions.
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"According to DroneUp CEO Tom Walker, the current cost to deliver a package by drone is around $30, far exceeding traditional ground delivery methods. The company’s goal is to reduce this cost to under $7, making it competitive and sustainable."

This confirms what many skeptics were saying, that unless you are delivering a priority package where the customer is willing to pay a hefty premium, the economics of commercial drone deliveries doesn't make sense. :(
 
Found on sm. Ukrainian conflict warning to all UAV operators to remove the GPS receiver from their RC transmitters, because this was the way the other side of the conflict pinpointed their position and shot at it.

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Josh_TN said:
Why would a receiver give away position? Should it not be completely passive?
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I believe that the GPS receiver is embedded in the RC ground transmitters of some commercial drones that enables the operator on the ground to execute the return of the drone to the place where the RC transmitter is located along with its operator. Perhaps the long/lat position that is being transmitted from the ground to the drone is unencrypted and can be intercepted by the other side of the conflict, thus the place were the operator on the ground is located can be bombed.
 
Could you use a drone as an antenna mast for transmitting drone control signals? That would probably be more survivable than a fixed mast antenna.
 
Forest Green said:
Could you use a drone as an antenna mast for transmitting drone control signals? That would probably be more survivable than a fixed mast antenna.
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9apUqmPPIKQ

The Ukrainian drone laboratory "Dronarnia" presented a new aerial repeater called "Vidlunnia."

It was designed to extend the communication distance between the drone operator's control panel and the drone.
According to Maxim Sheremet, the enterprise's founder, this device can work continuously for up to 60 minutes and cover up to 30 kilometers at an altitude of 500 meters.
According to the report, "Vidlunnia" is connected to the DJI Matrice 300 quadcopter and enables the pilot to control the FPV kamikaze drone over long distances.

The complete set of the repeater includes:

-TBS Crossfire TX Lite 2W or ELRS module,
-battery 3s1p,
-set of antennas,
-transport case.
Also, the DJI Matrice 300 comes with a mount. The video transmission frequency to the ground is set at 1.3 GHz, and the drone's default video communication frequency is 5.8 GHz.
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Forest Green said:
Napalm run 21st century style.
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I wonder if we'll see the drone version of Snake and Nape?

On another note Defense Updates has put out a video about Ukraine''s Dragonfire drone:


Drone warfare has been a significant factor in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, but a new type of drone is now emerging on the battlefield.
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Online videos seem to depict a specially designed Ukrainian drone releasing flames over a forested area near Zaporizhzhia. This terrifying new weapon unleashes a fiery barrage from the sky onto Russian positions.
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The drone featured in the footage has been dubbed "Dragonfire," drawing comparisons to the fire-breathing creatures of medieval mythology due to its devastating effects.
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In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how Ukraine’s Dragonfire drone is dreadful for Russian troops?
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#defenseupdates #ukrainekurskoffensive #ukrainerussiawar
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:36 A NEW TYPE OF WEAPON
04:14 THERMITE
05:37 DEPLOYMENT
07:02 ANALYSIS
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I wonder how long it will be before Ukraine fits suitably sized drones with flamethrowers using napalm? If and when they do it will come as a very nasty surprise for the Russian troops in Ukraine (And Kursk region).
 
Talking about nasty surprises, Ukraine is testing drones with RPG-18 launcher. They look re-usable, too.
With a few dozen of those around, mechanized assault will get hairy...

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Talking abut nasty surprises, Ukraine is testing drones with RPG-18 launcher. They look re-usable, too.
With a few dozen of those around, mechanized assault will get hairy...

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Tony Montana would be very impressed with the drone's "Little Friend";):D.

This will no doubt come as a very nasty surprise to Russian infantry and armoured vehicles.
 

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