US Army soldiers are taking a page from Ukraine's playbook to fly drones farther
Relay drones extend the connection between a pilot and their mission drone, similar to how WiFi extenders work.
US Army soldiers in Germany are learning from Ukraine's tactics to extend the range of their drones by using relay drones. These small, quadcopter-like drones fly higher than ground-based antennas, allowing mission drones to cover greater distances. This technique has become crucial in the Ukrainian military, which is engaged in a drone war with Russia.
In a recent training exercise in Hohenfels, Germany, the US Army is incorporating relay drones into its operations to improve the survival of its armored vehicles and infantry fighting vehicles. However, the effectiveness of relay drones can be affected by environmental factors such as cold temperatures, which can reduce battery life.
The Army plans to continue inviting Ukraine to participate in similar exercises to learn more about drone tactics.
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