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<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>10 April 2025</em></span></p>
<p><a href="https://gremsy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Gremsy</strong></span></a> is pleased to announce that the <a href="https://gremsy.com/products/product-payloads/eo-ir-payloads/vio" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>VIO F1</strong></span></a>, our advanced (EO/IR/LRF) payload, has officially been added to the Blue UAS Framework. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the company&rsquo;s mission to provide secure, reliable, and high-performance UAV imaging solutions in multiple applications.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Cutting-Edge Aerial Solution for Critical Missions</strong></span></h5>
<p>Designed with precision stabilization, compact form factor, and rapid integration capabilities, Gremsy&rsquo;s VIO F1 is engineered to deliver unparalleled performance.</p>
<p>Let&rsquo;s find out what VIO F1 has to offer to be approved in DIU&rsquo;s Blue List:</p>
<ul>
<li>High Endurance and Precision EO/IR/LRF Capabilities &ndash; Enables real-time situational awareness in various complex environments.</li>
<li>Compact and Lightweight Design &ndash; Ideal for integration into a wide range of UAV platforms.</li>
<li>Advanced Stabilization Technology &ndash; Ensures superior image clarity and precision for reconnaissance and inspection missions.</li>
<li>Seamless System Integration &ndash; Built to support quick and efficient deployment across multiple industries.</li>
</ul>
<p>By meeting the security and interoperability requirements of the DIU&rsquo;s Blue UAS program, the VIO F1 is not only an innovative payload but also a commercial enabler for businesses seeking reliable UAV imaging solutions.</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Blue UAS Certification</strong></span></h5>
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<p><strong><em>Photo: VIO F1 is DIU verified after being validated through UAS Platforms and Capabilities Field Tests for government uses.</em></strong></p>
<p>Toward any OEMs, system integrators, UAV manufacturers, the Blue UAS approval of the VIO F1 brings several strategic advantages:</p>
<ul>
<li>Streamlined Procurement Processes &ndash; Eliminates lengthy approval cycles by offering a pre-cleared, ready-to-deploy payload.</li>
<li>Enhanced Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Assurance &ndash; Reduces risk by ensuring all components meet strict security and compliance standards.</li>
<li>Increased Market Access for any partners within Gremsy&rsquo;s network &ndash; Strengthens the commercial positioning of a comprehensive UAV and payload systems together, accelerating adoption in government and industrial markets.</li>
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<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>Unlock New Opportunities with VIO F1</strong></span></h5>
<p>By achieving Blue UAS clearance, Gremsy reinforces its position as a trusted provider of advanced UAV payload solutions</p>
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<li>In the markets where security compliance is an important factor, Gremsy gradually reduces barriers to entry, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and performance enhancements rather than compliance challenges.</li>
<li>As a trusted payload provider for high-stakes operations, Gremsy gains a competitive edge in comparison with other payload makers.</li>
<li>Organizations integrating VIO F1, which is a pre-cleared, government-approved payload, can ensure long-term compliance and uninterrupted market access.</li>
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<p>With these advantages in place, businesses seeking advanced UAV imaging solutions can now seamlessly integrate the VIO F1 into their operations.</p>
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Gremsy VIO F1 Achieves Blue UAS Clearance

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<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>02 April 2025</em></span></p>
<p>As drones continue to become essential factors in warfare, the U.S. Marine Corps is rising to the challenge by forming The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT)&mdash;a FPV-training squad that will study, develop, and deploy high-tech systems to enhance the service's combat readiness.</p>
<p>In a statement, the Marines shared: &ldquo;The team&rsquo;s mission is to integrate lessons from modern combat; represent the Marine Corps in inter-service, national, and international competitions; and, through iterative training and competition, provide input to the development of cutting-edge FPV drone capabilities to enhance warfighting effectiveness."</p>
<p>The MCADT&mdash;which will be based at the Weapons Training Battalion-Quantico in Virginia&mdash;comes at a mission-critical time.</p>
<p>Real-world, battlefield examples of the effectiveness of FPV drones as attack and reconnaissance "warriors" have been constant during the Russia-Ukraine war</p>
<p>&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s battlefield is changing rapidly, and we must adapt just as quickly,&rdquo; said MCADT officer-in-charge Maj. Alejandro Tavizon.&nbsp;&ldquo;The MCADT will ensure our warfighters remain at the forefront of precision drone employment, providing a critical advantage in future conflicts.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The MCADT isn't taking its sweet time to ramp up operations. A training competition has already been scheduled for June, where the MCADT will launch simulated tactical missions against elite fighting teams, such as the 75th Ranger Regiment.&nbsp;</p>
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U.S. Marines Go to War Against Combat Drones

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>07 March 2025</em></span></p>
<p class="c-article-summary">Russia appears to <em>not</em> be embracing hopefully productive peace talks&mdash;given that the country launched a withering drone and missile attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure yesterday.</p>
<p class="c-article-summary">The belligerent action in the midst of seeking a peaceful resolution to Russia's invasion of Ukraine was criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump, who went as far as to suggest sanctions on Moscow.</p>
<p class="c-article-summary">Posting on Truth Social, Trump stated he was "strongly considering large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs" on Russia if it does not broker a peace agreement with Ukraine.</p>
<p class="c-article-summary">"To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late." he said.</p>
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<p>The narrative from the United States regarding the direction and ramifications of Russia/Ukraine peace negotiations has been confusing at times, and some European leaders continue to be concerned over potential concessions to Moscow.</p>
<p>Supporting Trump's post, Ukrainian Presidential Aide Andriy Yermak answered on X: "We support tougher sanctions against Moscow from the West and other measures. The strikes on Ukraine must stop immediately if Russia truly wants to end the war."</p>
<p>Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy also commented after yesterday's strikes, saying, "The first steps toward real peace must include forcing the sole source of this war, Russia, to stop such attacks against life."</p>
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U.S. Considers Sanctions on Moscow After Drone Attacks

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>27 December 2024</em></span></p>
<p>President-Elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Government Efficiency is no military expert&mdash;and he evaded South Africa's mandatory service in that country's armed forces&mdash;but Elon Musk nonetheless sees the future of airborne combat.</p>
<p>It's not about fighter pilots and manned jets.</p>
<p>Yesterday, Musk posted on X:&nbsp;"America needs a large quantity of long-range drones (air, surface water &amp; submarine) and hypersonic missiles. Anything manned will die very fast in a drone war."&nbsp;</p>
<p>The recent post follows similar thoughts he shared on the site last month:&nbsp;"Future wars are all about drones &amp; hypersonic missiles. Fighter jets piloted by humans will be destroyed very quickly."</p>
<p>Musk is also no fan of the F-35 fighter, which he calls a "sh*t design."</p>
<p>"The F-35 design was broken at the requirements level, because it was required to be too many things to too many people," Musk stated in a November post. "This made it an expensive &amp; complex jack of all trades, master of none. Success was never in the set of possible outcomes. And manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones anyway. Will just get pilots killed."&nbsp;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>How Bad IS the F-35 Fighter?</strong></span></h5>
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<p>Whatever one's opinion on the F-35 and other manned combat jets, Musk&mdash;along with likely tons of The Droning Company community&mdash;sees that drones offer mission-critical advantages without significant risk to pilots, and that the future of warfare will most probably be written by drones. We already have incrediblle data from actual war zones and military think tanks regarding the success rates of combat drones.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So, while we can probably thank Musk for stating the obvious, warfare is a tricky business and combat advancements typically take years&mdash;and staggering expense&mdash;before they are proven and battlefield ready.&nbsp;</p>
<p>What are your views on drone combat? Feel free to share them with us at <a href="mailto:mmolenda@thedroningcompany.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>mmolenda@thedroningcompany.com</strong></span></a>.</p>

Elon Musk Bullish on Combat Drones

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>19 December 2024</em></span></p>
<p align="justify"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.silynxcom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silynxcom Ltd.</a></strong></span>, a manufacturer and developer of ruggedized tactical communication headset devices, announced today its latest innovative product aimed at boosting situational awareness and safety for armored personnel carrier (&ldquo;APC&rdquo;) crews and other heavy military vehicles. This technology addresses a critical challenge on the modern battlefield: detecting the distinct and potentially life-threatening drone humming while simultaneously maintaining hearing protection in high-noise environments.</p>
<p align="justify">Military crews operating within armored vehicles rely on specialized headsets to communicate effectively amidst the overwhelming noise generated by vehicle engines and live weaponry. These headsets facilitate internal and external communication.</p>
<p align="justify">Current technology utilizes ANR (&ldquo;Active Noise Reduction&rdquo;). This technology employed in headsets, customarily used in civilian environments, such as commercial airliners or trains, can reduce repetitive noises, such as the APC vehicle engine.</p>
<p align="justify">As the battlefield evolves, this characteristic of ANR headsets may lead to the blocking of certain sounds that ought to be detected, such as the faint buzz of an approaching drone, a sound that could signal an imminent threat.</p>
<p align="justify">Silynxcom&rsquo;s new APC headset integrates advanced auditory technology to allow for hearing protection from continuous and sudden sounds, while facilitating the selective amplification of certain environmental sounds, such as drone noise.</p>
<p align="justify">The new headset is compatible with the most popular APC intercom and radio systems, such as plug and play, allowing for seamless upgrade of existing systems.</p>
<p align="justify">The product was developed in collaboration with a leading global player in the industry and has undergone successful field tests with one of the world&rsquo;s most advanced military forces.</p>
<p align="justify">&ldquo;Silynxcom continues to innovate and adjust to modern threats to hearing protection by innovating new solutions for military and tactical applications,&rdquo; said Nir Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Silynxcom. &ldquo;This latest advancement demonstrates our dedication to addressing evolving battlefield challenges and enhancing the capabilities of modern military forces.&rdquo;</p>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>About&nbsp;Silynxcom&nbsp;Ltd.</strong></span></h5>
<p align="justify">Silynxcom Ltd. develops, manufactures, markets, and sells ruggedized tactical communication headset devices as well as other communication accessories, all of which have been field-tested and combat-proven. The Company&rsquo;s in-ear headset devices, or In-Ear Headsets, are used in combat, the battlefield, riot control, demonstrations, weapons training courses, and on the factory floor. The In-Ear Headsets seamlessly integrate with third party manufacturers of professional-grade ruggedized radios that are used by soldiers in combat or by police officers in leading military and law enforcements units. The Company&rsquo;s In-Ear Headsets also fit tightly into the protective gear to enable users to speak and hear clearly and precisely while they are protected from the hazardous sounds of combat, riots or dangerous situations. The sleek, lightweight, In-Ear Headsets include active sound protection to eliminate unsafe sounds, while maintaining ambient environmental awareness, giving their customers 360&deg; situational awareness. The Company works closely with its customers and seek to improve the functionality and quality of the Company&rsquo;s products based on actual feedback from soldiers and police officers &ldquo;in the field.&rdquo; The Company sells its In-Ear Headsets and communication accessories directly to military forces, police and other law enforcement units. The Company also deals with specialized networks of local distributors in each locale in which it operates and has developed key strategic partnerships with radio equipment manufacturers.</p>

Silynxcom Enhancing Drone Sound for Armored Vehicle Crews

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>04 November 2024</em></span></p>
<p>Israeli forces now deploying significant FPV drone strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.</p>
<p>This strategy demonstrates the relatively low-cost, real-time video feeds, versatility, and increased accuracy of FPV drones in targeting combatants operating in difficult environments. Currently, FPV drones have been focused more on Hezbollah, rather than in Gaza or more broadly in Lebanon.</p>
<p>The enhanced tactical benefits of FPV technology may drive increased integration into Israeli military operations as tensions in the Middle East continue.</p>
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Israel Adding FPV Drones to Hezbollah Strike Force

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>01 November 2024</em></span></p>
<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">At the <em>Future Investment Initiative </em>in Saudi Arabia on October 30, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt urged the United States military to replace its fleets of "useless" tanks with AI-powered drones.</p>
<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">&ldquo;Give them away," said Schmidt, who founded a startup manufacturing autonomous kamikaze drones for Ukraine. "Buy a drone instead. The Ukraine-Russia war has demonstrated how a $5,000 drone can destroy a $5 million tank.&rdquo;</p>
<p class="continue-read-break" data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">Schmidt resigned his board position at Alphabet Inc.&mdash;Google's parent company&mdash;in 2019, and, from 2016-2020, advised U.S. defense leaders on emerging technologies. In 2021, when in the top spot at the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, he passed recommendations to Congress on how to best use AI for national security.</p>
<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">&ldquo;The cost of autonomy is falling so quickly that the drone war&mdash;which is the future of conflict&mdash;will get rid of tanks, artillery, and mortars,&rdquo; added Schmidt.</p>
<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">However, Schmidt believes the West will be slow to adapt to rapid and radical changes on the battlefield.</p>
<p data-t="{&quot;n&quot;:&quot;blueLinks&quot;}">"Organizational and political structures are not changing [in America]," he maintained, "so the system is precisely wrong for a drone-warfare scenario."</p>

Ex-Google CEO Tells Army to Dumb Tanks for AI Drones

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>17 October 2024</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;">After almost a year, the Pentagon has owned up to the fact that <span style="color: #ba372a;"><a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.jble.af.mil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Langley Air Force Base </strong></a></span>in Hampton Virginia, was buzzed by a drone swarm for more than two weeks in December 2023.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;">At the time, it was determined the drones posed no threat, but the operator&mdash;or operators&mdash;remain unknown. So, why didn't base defenses shoot them out of the sky?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;">Interestingly, a federal law prohibits U.S. forces from blasting drones near America's military bases unless the UAVs are confirmed as hostile. Apparently, allowing surveillance by unidentified actors is just fine and dandy&mdash;which seems kind of like inviting Dracula into your home.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ba372a;">At present, Langley&mdash;which houses tactical jets such as F-22 Raptor stealth fighters&mdash;is seeking bids for anti-drone nets to prevent "eyes in the sky" from observing approximately 42 aircraft hangars.</span></p>
<p>&ldquo;This is something we have kept our eyes on,&rdquo; said Defense Department spokesman Sabrina Singh about last year's fly-bys. &ldquo;Given they were on U.S. soil, there was another level of interagency coordination that needed to take place, and it's something the department is continuing to analyze.&rdquo;</p>
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Langley Air Force Base Still Unprepared for Drone Incursions?

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>15 October 2024</em></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<div><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><u><a id="OWA7bcb2c2b-9329-9a77-9a9e-c4ea4c98cd4b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://aressecuritycorp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">ARES Security</a></u></strong></span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><u><a id="OWA5a54d8dd-53ba-ecd3-4d3e-da866f31472b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: #ba372a;" href="http://www.matrixspace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">MatrixSpace</a></u></strong></span> announce a technology partnership that combines the AI collaborative sensing capability of MatrixSpace Radar with ARES Security&rsquo;s AVERT Mission Planning and Operations (MPO) software for autonomous systems.</div>
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<div>The AVERT MPO software enables mission planning and control for squads of ground and aerial robotic systems from a single interface in a remote tactical operations center (TOC). The expendable low SWAP-C MatrixSpace Radar, which can be deployed on ground and aerial autonomous platforms, brings unparalleled adversary, vehicle, and sUAS detection capability into the AVERT MPO common operational picture.</div>
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<div>Through this collaboration, customers, in particular branches of the Department of Defense, are now equipped with a decisive tactical advantage across a range of security and defense applications.</div>
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<div>The new capabilities will be featured at the Department of Defense&rsquo;s&nbsp;<span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><u><a id="OWA50dd37e7-f034-e38b-32c3-85eebb8bc078" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://govtribe.com/opportunity/federal-contract-opportunity/thunderstorm-24-4-expeditionary-operations-im20240627wthunderstorm244" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Thunderstorm 24.4</a></u></strong></span>&nbsp;in early November, an invitation-only field technology showcase focused on innovative solutions for expeditionary military operations.</div>
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<div>&ldquo;Battlespaces and secure sites have a myriad of objects they must detect accurately, moving at rapid speeds in all weather conditions, day and night. Building MatrixSpace Radar into the ARES solution takes it to the next level in terms of managing and monitoring these secure locations. Enabling rapid counter UAS initiatives by bringing advanced technological solutions to the DoD is the key focus of our partnership,&rdquo; stated Lori DeMatteis, CRO, MatrixSpace.</div>
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<div><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><u><a id="OWAc08130e4-f07c-a9a1-79d6-15524fb60faf" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://matrixspace.com/matrixspace-radar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">MatrixSpace Radar</a></u></strong></span>&nbsp;offers robust situational awareness of both airborne and ground-based objects, regardless of lighting and weather conditions. This facilitates highly accurate detection and Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (CUAS) capabilities, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight for uncrewed, autonomous and tethered aircraft, and overall general awareness and security.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof"><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong><u><a id="OWA427f444f-a30b-09b9-2ecb-d878ac53fa3f" class="x_OWAAutoLink" style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://aressecuritycorp.com/software/avert-mpo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">AVERT MPO</a></u></strong></span>&nbsp;integrates robotic platforms, sensors, and personnel using the tactical assault kit (TAK) into a common operational picture providing critical data for informed decisions and rapid response. AVERT MPO is unique in its ability to automate robotic sentries using trusted AI, intelligent pathing, and 3D modeling / simulation, and is capable of integrating with over 450 sensors through an advanced C2 platform, providing a decisive advantage during tactical operations.</div>
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<div>Ben Eazzetta, CEO of ARES Security commented: &ldquo;We are impressed by MatrixSpace&rsquo;s powerful radar that delivers new levels of 4D outdoor surveillance, enhancing detection range, accuracy, and adaptability to adverse conditions. Paired with AVERT MPO's AI-driven control and intelligent pathing, the solution enables precise mission planning, faster threat responses, and optimized patrols, creating a more robust security ecosystem for any security force protecting personnel and assets.&rdquo;</div>
<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>About MatrixSpace</strong></span></h5>
<div>MatrixSpace is re-imagining radar, addressing the next generation of AI-enabled sensing so that objects can be identified and data collected at the edge in real-time. We have built the smallest, expendable radar system to provide new levels of integrated outdoor surveillance in 5D (the size, location, range and movement of objects in time) that makes it accessible to a broad range of public and private enterprises. Today we are already working with several branches across the Department of Defense.</div>
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<h5><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>About ARES Security</strong></span></h5>
<div>ARES Security Corporation is a leading security software company and developer of the Enterprise Security Platform&trade; that is proven to reduce costs and increase effectiveness in numerous industries. The AVERT&reg; software was first developed in 1999 in coordination with the Defense and Threat Reduction Agency to protect U.S. special weapons stockpiles. The solution has been protecting the country's most critical assets since then. The Enterprise Security Platform consists of multiple AVERT solutions that cover the entire physical security lifecycle including software for security design, assessment, command and control, situation management, building information management, robotic operations, virtual training, and real-time decision support. AVERT solutions have received accreditations from the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy and are also DHS SAFETY Act certified. Government agencies, critical infrastructure and utilities, Fortune 500 corporate enterprises, and commercial clients around the world trust AVERT solutions to secure their people and assets.<br /><br /></div>

ARES Security and MatrixSpace announce technology partnership

<p><span style="color: #ba372a;"><em>10 October 2024</em></span></p>
<p>Perhaps the first military operation deploying UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) occurred in 1849, with Austria launching 200 incendiary balloons toward Venice.</p>
<p>It wasn't exactly a success.</p>
<p>Dependent on the whims of the wind, only one balloon reached its target. The rest were blown off course. (We're not sure where those 199 balloons ended up&mdash; although it was reported some returned to the Austrian lines. <em>Not</em> optimum.)</p>
<p>Almost 100 years later, the United States Navy and Army Air Force sought to develop more "reliable" unmanned crafts&mdash;at least in the sense that the UAVs would actually reach their targets. (The Austrian debacle was not lost on 20th Century technologists.)</p>
<p><em>LIFE</em> magazine ran a story in its October 15, 1945 issue that the U.S. military had been experimenting with "robot planes" for 20 years. As per the publication's format, the article was mostly based on photo journalism, but the text offered this background: "The robot plane is flown by a man on the ground or by a pilot on another plane which accompanies it in flight. The remote-control operator holds a radio control box, moves the pencil-like stick to transmit signals over a frequency-modulated wave to a radio receiver in the plane. These signals activate a servo unit, nicknamed 'the muscle,' which transforms electrical impressions into mechanical action and moves the airplane&rsquo;s controls."</p>
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<p>At the time, the operator needed to be within four miles of the robot plane. Today's drones can be operated from a control center that's hundreds of miles away.</p>
<p>But those first initial experiments <em>did</em> bear fruit. Drones are now essential components of modern warfare, and the U.S. Department of Defense reports its current combat drone fleet numbers more than 11,000.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It's amusing, ironic, and sad the <em>LIFE</em> article concluded that "the future" could hold an "awesome peacetime" application for unmanned, radio-controlled aircraft.</p>
<p>That became true, of course. Drones are used to make movies, clean windows, survey caves and other structures, aid realtors selling homes, provide children and adult enthusiasts with hours of fun and discovery, and much more.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the devastation wrought by military drones in Ukraine, Russia, and the Middle East are constant reminders of their destructive power when used in battle.</p>

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