Up to 50 km without a radio signal: what is known about Russian fiber-optic drones

Russian fiber-optic drones are already covering distances of up to 50 km and pose a new threat to Ukrainian forces. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that the occupiers are actively launching drones that are controlled via fiber-optic cable and do not react to electronic warfare (EW) equipment.

This was reported by Business Insider with reference to Fedorov’s comment.

He stressed that such drones significantly complicate the logistics and movement of Ukrainian units. He also explained that fiber-optic models transmit images and receive commands via a thin cable that unwinds during flight, while conventional drones use a radio channel.

The Ukrainian military is already testing various methods of countering new Russian technologies in several brigades. According to a government official, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are adapting tactics and looking for effective ways to neutralize drones that are insensitive to electronic warfare.

Meanwhile, Russia is increasing the use of such UAVs against the background of the active operation of Ukrainian electronic warfare systems, trying to maintain the ability to conduct reconnaissance and adjust strikes.

It was previously reported that the fifth President and current People’s Deputy of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, is taking a new batch of equipment and drones to the front .

Recall that Ukrainian drones struck important facilities of the Russian military-industrial complex.

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