Brave1 conducted a large-scale test of fiber-optic FPV drones: more than 15 UAV manufacturers tested their products at a training ground, where they covered a route over 20 km long with obstacles and simulated an approach to a target.
Brave1 conducted a large-scale test of fiber-optic FPV drones: more than 15 UAV manufacturers tested their products at a training ground, where they covered a route over 20 km long with obstacles and simulated an approach to a target.
This is the second Brave1 test on the topic of fiber optics, and it showed a significant evolution. While the first Ukrainian drones on fiber optics flew only 5-10 km, this time they successfully tested long-range solutions that can hit the enemy at distances of more than 20 km.
"The great interest of the military in the test results indicates a request for rapid and mass supply of fiber-optic drones to the front lines," noted Natalia Kushnerska, director of the Ukrainian defense technology cluster Brave1.
Due to the Russian use of electronic warfare (EW) equipment, one of the most sought-after types of drones on the front line is the EW-resistant fiber-optic drones. They are actively used by combat units such as the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment "Achilles", the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, the "Birds of the Magyar", and many others.
Among the advantages of fiber optics:
Fiber optic communication is also important for ground robots, because on land there are even more obstacles due to which communication can be lost. Therefore, the event was also attended by 7 manufacturers of ground robotic complexes (GRCs) on fiber optics, who conducted a test run.
"Fiber optics is a game-changer in the confrontation of communications and electronic warfare, because it provides stable communication that is not affected by electronic warfare. We are very interested in implementing fiber optics so that our NRCs can operate at greater distances and help us destroy the enemy even more effectively," noted the head of the robotic systems service of the "Da Vinci Wolves" battalion, Captain Oleksandr Yabchanka, who was present at the event.
In the future, Brave1 will actively promote the spread and improvement of such drones, as well as work on means of countering enemy fiber optics.
