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Ukraine extends fiber-optic drone ranges amid trade-off debate
Original: Ukraine is pushing fiber-optic drones to greater ranges. One maker questions whether that's worth the trade-offs.
Ukraine is pushing fiber-optic drones to fly at greater ranges, extending their use beyond close-range jamming-resistant attacks on the battlefield. One drone manufacturer has raised doubts about whether longer ranges are worth the trade-offs, which can include heavier spools of fiber, reduced payloads and greater cost. The debate highlights how rapidly drone warfare is evolving and how makers weigh capability gains against practical limits.
Why now: Fiber-optic drones are proving central to Ukraine's war effort, and the debate over extending their range touches on cost, capability and battlefield tactics.
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- Ukraine is pushing fiber-optic drones to greater ranges. One maker questions whether that's worth the trade-offs. · Business Insider
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