Low cost, large-scale production of drones to Long time war consumption【Spandatech】

Low cost mass producible (LCMP) drones refer to those readily available products and/or drones that sovereign countries can easily manufacture, with a cost of approximately $10000 or less. The announcement acknowledges the recent sharp increase in the use of LCMP drones and their significant impact on air power. This question will explore some of the functions, advantages, and procurement considerations of this technology.

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role

strike

LCMP drones are readily available, easy to operate, difficult to detect, and almost immune to attacks from conventional air defense weapons and systems. However, they are not flawless either, as they are easily vulnerable to electronic warfare attacks. However, LCMP drones can be effectively used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as strikes. Improving drones is highly effective in innovative applications, such as in the current Russia Ukraine conflict, where both sides demonstrated a one-time strike with patrol ammunition. LCMP drones can replace artillery for over the horizon (VLOS) combat. LCMP drones are widely used in Ukraine to search for and destroy targets beyond VLOS, such as trenches, densely built areas, and targets on undulating terrain. These drones are capable of actively identifying their own targets through onboard cameras and striking dynamic targets without the need for third-party (laser) target recognition, making them extremely versatile.

ISR

In addition to effectively striking targets, LCMP drones can also perform excellent tactical level ISR; Delivering real-time information to frontline troops during combat. The significant improvements in drone technology mentioned earlier have made it relatively easy to obtain and broadcast high-definition video clips. Taking the DJI Mavic 3 Pro as an example, its maximum video transmission distance is 8 kilometers, which is more than enough for tactical ISR. This is 3 kilometers farther than the old and expensive Hornet AE drone purchased by the Australian Defense Force (ADF) in 2014 (Eshel, 2017).

advantage

No casualties reported

Low altitude battlefield airspace has always been dominated by manned rotary wing aircraft, but these aircraft, like other manned aircraft, are expensive and vulnerable to attacks from various tactical air defense systems. In adversarial airspace, participating countries are often unwilling to take the risk of using expensive and slow-moving assets. In the conflict between Russia-Ukraine conflict, because both sides have a large number of air defense systems, manned aircraft and large strategic UAVs in Russia and Ukraine have almost no freedom of movement. The stalemate over air superiority has created a vacuum, so it is necessary to use micro and small unmanned aerial vehicles to help fill the resulting capability gap. The disposable nature of LCMP drones promotes innovation and increases the risk appetite for aircraft damage. Compared with some traditional guided weapons, LCMP drones have extremely high accuracy but low cost. Although the payload of LCMP drones is much smaller, they are highly effective in conducting kinetic attacks on personnel and vehicles, and the risk of collateral damage is much lower.

usability

The availability of these drones is mainly attributed to their popularity in the civilian market. High quality cameras designed for construction site surveys are also suitable for battlefield surveys, and high-performance engines designed to win drone competitions make them an excellent choice for carrying small ammunition.

Low price

The fifth generation drone technology, such as the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, is expensive. Australia has invested over AUD 700 million (Air Force Technology, 2022; Defense Industry Minister, 2024) in the research, development, production, and maintenance of 13 MQ-28A Ghost Bat systems. By comparison, the price of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro is around $3000. It is obvious that the applications of these two systems are completely different, and such a comparison is not fair. However, it is precisely this cost difference that allows these drones to be readily available and used on the front lines. According to reports, Ukraine plans to purchase 1 million drones in 2024 (Eruygur, 2024). However, it is still unclear who can provide such a large number of drones. It is highly likely to be a combination of ready-made products and domestically produced LCMP drones in Ukraine's emerging sovereign drone production industry.

training

Another significant difference is the time required to train operators to proficiently use these systems. Expensive fifth generation military drones require several months of specialized training due to their complexity. On the other hand, a small ready-made first person perspective racing drone can be put into combat in less than a month (Skove, 2023).

Consideration

Hacker attacks. Recently, more and more people are concerned that hackers may damage data and/or hijack when using LCMP drones. Unauthorized third-party access or hijacking of drone images is a serious security threat that weakens the military application potential of LCMP drones.

conclusion

Despite these attractive features, LCMP drones have received relatively less attention in modern military regulations. The application of LCMP drones as attack and ISR assets at the tactical level has proven to be highly successful, and it is evident that they will become an indispensable part of any future combat force. The security issues related to hacker attacks on LCMP drones remain a concerning area. However, Australia is seeking to invest in this technology and in some anti drone technologies, such as the Fractl: 2 laser anti drone system (Oderberg, 2024). It is crucial now that this investment and subsequent regulatory development can keep up with the inevitable trend of global military adoption of LCMP drones.

Low cost, large-scale production of drones to Long time war consumption【Spandatech】

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