Russian drones caught applying screwed-on magnetic compasses as navigation aids
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Ukraine, which is fighting a years-long war of attrition against Russian aggression, has seen a lot of combat innovations, especially in drone warfare.
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The Molniya is a cheap, medium-range drone that relies on the open-source ExpressLRS radio control system, which lets operators control it from a potential maximum range of up to 62 miles (100
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GPS jamming is also a common occurrence in Ukrainian airspace
This navigation tool is typically installed below the FPV camera, allowing the operator to glance down to confirm their bearings
Summary
The Molniya is a cheap, medium-range drone that relies on the open-source ExpressLRS radio control system, which lets operators control it from a potential maximum range of up to 62 miles (100 kilometers). The drone can also be equipped with a fiber optic cable, which renders it impervious to any sort of electronic interference. GPS jamming is also a common occurrence in Ukrainian airspace. This navigation tool is typically installed below the FPV camera, allowing the operator to glance down to confirm their bearings. One leaked image shows that the compass is attached to the panel near the FPV camera with five Philips screws, suggesting that this isn’t a factory modification.