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The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
- CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW) states that small first-person view (FPV) drones are reshaping modern warfare and compare their significance to past military advancements like gunpowder and rifles.
- The use of small drones in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has revolutionized military strategies as they are cost-effective and easily deployable by combat units.
- These drones are considered consumable weapons, more effective than grenades, and PDW emphasizes the need for evolving radio systems to support drone operations.
- The U.S. military aims to adapt quickly through programs like the Department of Defense's Transformation in Contact to meet emerging threats with advanced technologies.
- Gury, the CEO, highlights the importance of surpassing Ukraine's drone technology by prioritizing safety, security, scalability, and lethality in American military requirements.
- Performance Drone Works (PDW) was founded with a focus on developing drone technologies after securing contracts with the Department of Defense for training Tier 1 forces.
- There is a growing defense segment in the U.S. drone industry to cater to military needs, and competition among companies is encouraged to drive innovation and maintain military superiority.
- The CEO predicts rapid growth in defense drone industry and stresses the importance of complying with national defense regulations to provide cutting-edge products and systems.
- The article also discusses the evolution of drone technologies from racing drones to combat-ready systems and the impact of drones on modern warfare tactics.
- The author, Jim Magill, is a prominent writer covering technological advancements and the drone industry, contributing to platforms like Forbes.com and DroneLife.
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