An Old School Solution to a Very Modern Threat: Shotguns vs Drones
By Giorgio O
Russian soldiers dispatching an FPV drone with hunting shotguns (Picture via a Ukrainian Armed Forces bulletin)
First Person View (FPV) drones have emerged in a few years as a very serious threat to military personnel and vehicles alike. Most armed forces have recognized the danger posed by this new weapon and are investing in solutions to counteract it, however, most developments are not man-portable. The humble shotgun can offer a last line of defense for the soldier and it seems to be making a resurgence on the battlefield. We’ll have a quick look at the present and potential future of drone-killing shotguns. More Drone Warfare @ TFB: China Builds A Recoilless 7.62 Round… For Drones! POTD: German Soldier With HP47 Anti-Drone Gun New Spartanat Book Explores Drone Warfare Russian BRT Dronoboy Anti-UAV Muzzle Attachment
The Threat – What Is an FPV Drone?The threat here is relatively compact Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), many of commercial origin, that by having a forward-facing camera can be piloted remotely, far from the direct line of sight of the pilot.These drones are usually piloted
Source: The Firearm Blog
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