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Early Access: First-person kamikaze drones (Patreon)

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2023-02-16 11:07:11

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Good news, the early access to the newest episode I teased yesterday (well teased is a big word, I said that early access was unlikely...) is up! Thanks for your understanding on the delay. This is a really good video in my opinion, as you get to hear directly from a drone operator in Ukraine of how he uses first-person view googles (think virtual reality but real) to steer small DIY drones into lightly armored vehicles. It is very to the point and frank, do check it out!

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Ukrainian Soldier explains how he uses First-Person View drones - (FPV drones)

FPV (First person view) drones are used in Ukraine as 'kamikaze' or 'sniper drones'. Primarily aiming to take out armored vehicles and fortified positions, these small drones carry a repurposed explosive device such as a RKG anti-tank grenades or RPG warheads. I speak to Borys and Andrii from the 'Angry birds' unit about their FPV drone, how it works, the advantages and disadvantages, and what it is used for. Quoting Angry Birds: "We are looking to fully fund our UAV production and humanitarian projects. Any support helps in making this possible. We provide clear reports (both financial and media) for each penny we receive. To support us, you can go to 1. Our website https://heroesukraine.org/en/donate/ 2. The page with Khymych masterpieces for sale: Catalog (high-quality photos available): http://khymych-art.heroesukraine.org/ Online shop: https://khymych-art.wayforpay.shop/ 3. Send an e-mail for questions and cooperation: fundraising.team@heroesukraine.org Thank you" ------ - Check out my books - Ju 87 Stuka - http://stukabook.com STG-44 Assault Platoon - http://sturmzug.com German Panzer Company 1941 - http://www.hdv470-7.com/ Achtung Panzer? Zur Panzerwaffe der Wehrmacht - http://panzerkonferenz.de/ - Support - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/MilAvHistory Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmpahmxWXajV0-tuMMzSzAg/join PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/MilAvHis - Social Media - Twitter: https://twitter.com/MilAvHistory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milaviationhistory/ - Sources - 'Angry Birds' Unit, Ukraine - Timecodes - 00:00 - FPV drones 00:46 - Angry Birds Unit 00:58 - Introductions 01:15 - What drones are you using? 01:24 - How do you control it? 01:37 - Radio link for controller 02:15 - What is the payload? 03:00 - What are your targets? 03:13 - Do you cooperate with other units? 04:00 - What does a 'typical' mission look like? 05:10 - What lessons have you learned? 05:36 - What countermeasures are being used? 06:55 - What is your success rate? 07:47 - More effective than other drones? 08:19 - What changes would you make to the drone? 09:15 - Training on FPV drones? 09:31 - Advantage and disadvantage of FPV drone? 10:10 - How do you source components to build these drones? 11:36 - How long for testing these systems? 11:51 - What are the challenges in building them? 12:38 - What improvements have been made? 12:52 - Cost to build? 13:57 - Russia is also using this drone - are they effective? 14:57 - Plans to expand unit? 15:11 - How the unit is financed