‘Waiting Drones’ Pose Threat for Over a Day, Warns Defense Minister Advisor ‘Flash’
Serhiy ‘Flash’ Beskrestnov, an advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Defense, has raised alarms regarding the increasing threat posed by waiting drones, also known as ‘waiting drones’. Their growing use on the front lines and in the rear is causing serious concern among military personnel and experts.
In a recent message on Telegram, Serhiy ‘Flash’ Beskrestnov, an advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, highlighted the escalating danger posed by waiting drones, known colloquially as ‘waiting drones’. He pointed out that their deployment on both the front lines and in rear areas is becoming increasingly widespread, raising significant concerns among military officials and analysts.
“I will not disclose our solutions. Instead, I will show the enemy’s solutions. The physics we share with the enemy is the same, so the indicators will be identical,” emphasized Beskrestnov, indicating that the technologies utilized in these drones can be adapted by both sides of the conflict.
To illustrate his point, the advisor provided specific examples of how waiting drones operate. He explained that by reducing the power of the VTX, an electronic module on FPV drones that transmits video signals from the camera to the pilot's goggles or monitor in real-time, the battery of a waiting drone can discharge for up to 12 hours. This means that the drone can remain in standby mode for an extended period, making it a persistent threat to adversaries.
Beskrestnov also noted that if the VTX is turned off via a relay, the drone can take off with a payload of 2 kg after 17 hours and fly for 5 minutes. This fact underscores the importance of the drones' ability to remain in standby mode, as well as their rapid response capabilities. In the event of a complete shutdown of onboard electronics, except for the receiver, the drone can still take off after 17 hours and fly with a payload of 2 kg for up to 13 minutes.
This information is particularly relevant in light of recent events, as Russia has launched up to 3,000 drones against Ukraine in the past week. The increasing number of drones employed in the conflict is raising alarms among Ukrainian military personnel and experts, who are striving to find effective countermeasures against this threat.
In this context, it is crucial to monitor the evolving situation and implement new technologies to protect against waiting drones. In modern warfare, where technology plays a decisive role, knowledge of the enemy's capabilities becomes a key factor in ensuring security and the effectiveness of defensive actions.
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