Drones on a spool excel in aerial combat and beyond: discover the advantages of fiber optics (video).

Not only Russian kafirs are using drones on the front lines with signal transmission via fiber optics. Ukrainian experts have adapted such a control system for various types of drones.

They were demonstrated at the Demo Day of the DRONARIUM team, as reported by "Militarny." Fiber optic control was installed on an FPV drone, which was capable of actively maneuvering while carrying a combat load, as well as on UAV bombers and robotic ground platforms that can move in reverse.

The most crucial aspect of using fiber optics in drones is the stable control and data transmission. These occur with minimal latency, making this technology indispensable in urban environments where radio signals often get lost due to buildings.

In drones, a fiber optic spool is integrated. For ground platforms, its weight is not a significant concern, allowing for protective measures that reduce the risk of breakage. For aerial vehicles, a spool weighing approximately 2.3 kg with a cable length of up to 10 km was installed. The cable's bandwidth ranges from 100 to 1000 Mbps.

In addition to connection stability, a key advantage of this system is its cost — they are "tens of times cheaper than secure radio communication systems." The biggest issue is the potential for cable breakage.

Earlier, "Telegraph" reported on the drone missile "Peklo", which is more accurately referred to as a small cruise missile. Its mass production has already begun – it can travel 700 km.