The battlefield has always been a brutal and unforgiving arena, but the war in Ukraine has given the world a chilling glimpse into a new era of warfare: drone vs. tank. These aren’t your grandfather’s drones. We’re talking small, commercially available, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) outfitted with high explosives and controlled by soldiers with joysticks, fighting from afar. These videos, uploaded from the Ukrainian front lines, offer a visceral understanding of how First Person View (FPV) drones are rapidly changing the face of modern combat. The raw footage, often captured by the drones themselves, showcases the devastating effectiveness of these relatively inexpensive weapons against even the most formidable armored vehicles. As a veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, I can attest to the transformative potential of this technology. We used drones extensively for surveillance and reconnaissance, but the idea of weaponized, commercial, off-the-shelf drones being this effective, this quickly, is a game changer.
- FPV drones are incredibly effective against armored vehicles. The videos show multiple instances of Russian tanks and armored personnel carriers being destroyed by FPV drone strikes.
- The Ukrainians are using FPV drones in large numbers. The sheer volume of footage coming out of Ukraine suggests that FPV drones are now a common weapon in the Ukrainian arsenal.
- FPV drone warfare is evolving rapidly. The tactics and technologies being used by both sides are constantly changing.
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- The use of FPV drones is having a significant impact on the course of the war. The Ukrainians are using FPV drones to great effect, and this is likely to continue.
The trend is clear: FPV drones are changing warfare, and this is just the beginning. The accessibility and affordability of this technology mean that we’re likely to see even more widespread use of FPV drones in future conflicts. The Ukrainians have demonstrated the tactical advantage of using small, agile drones against a larger, less mobile enemy. As both sides innovate and adapt, we can expect to see even more sophisticated drones and countermeasures emerge in the coming weeks and months. The cat and mouse game between drone and counter-drone technology is just heating up.
The use of FPV drones in Ukraine is a stark reminder of the changing nature of warfare. Scroll down to view the videos that highlight this new and terrifying reality on the modern battlefield.
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Uncensored Drone Footage from Ukraine
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