Modern warfare is changing faster than ever, and FPV drones are at the center of that evolution. In this video, we head out with Powerus to evaluate current U.S. military FPV drone systems ranging from compact 7-inch and 10-inch platforms to much larger aircraft designed for extended range and heavier payloads. We examine flight performance, maneuverability, payload capacity, speed, control systems, endurance, and how each platform fits into modern battlefield operations. From technical evaluations to practical testing, we take a close look at the technology shaping the next generation of unmanned systems. We also document the process of learning to fly FPV drones from the ground up, demonstrating the skills required to operate these incredibly capable aircraft. In addition to one-way strike drone concepts, we test and discuss emerging interceptor drones designed to defeat hostile unmanned aerial systems. Whether you’re interested in military technology, FPV drone development, UAS tactics, defense innovation, or simply want to understand why drones are transforming modern combat, this video provides an in-depth look at the capabilities, limitations, and future of today’s battlefield drones. The most awesome gaming computers made by ardent 2A supporters in Utah! www.xidax.com/garandthumb Our Company and Merch! Onward Research http://onwardresearch.com/ www.xidax.com/garandthumb Insta: https://www.instagram.com/garand_thumb/ GarandThumb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garandthumb1 0:00 Intro :) 4:00 Matrix Line of Drones 7:08 7 Inch Drones 18:24 7 Inch Drone Maneuverability 22:24 Loaded With Munitions Maneuverability 23:26 Large 10 Inch Drone 25:00 In the Field Repairs 28:48 Anti Drone Drone (Interceptor Drone (Guardian)) 34:13 Basics of Drone Flight (Ukrainian Pilots) 36:00 Basic Drone Setup 37:40 Basic Drone Flight 45:00 Basic Combat Drone Flight 50:13 Garand Thumb tries to fly the FPV
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we're entering a hellscape that few yet understand
One of the entities "we're not going to talk about today" is FLOCK. Powerus develops drones that integrate with Flock.
Flock has detected that you refused the mark of the beast. A drone has been dispatched to your location by the palantir protection unit
CivDiv as a guest when?
When I was in Iraq in 2007 I was worried about driving over an IED on my route, now they chase you.
Imagine a swarm of 10,000 of them coming at you each with individual targets set from flock, cell phone location, bluetooth, palantir Ai data for exact locations.
Just know these will be used on us.
as an FPV pilot , seeing our exact quads becoming the main attack platform is soo insane. also we can build that quad for 500$ lol
Drones are becoming a 2A issue. People deserve to be adequately equipped in light of this development.
I remember using drones to scout and tag enemies back in Ghost Recon Future Soldier, thinking it was really futuristic and yet, now here we have a 1 to 1 translation into today's climate
Dear lord, may my family never see this technology used against them.
"we made them modular on purpose working with special forces recon" like every fpv drone that's existed over the last 10 years wasn't already like that lol
I've often wondered about what might take place between angry nerds with drones, and all of those massive data centers popping up all over the place...
Directed energy weapons as drone defense is the next big thing imo
5:54 - When he says "7 inch and 10 inch" You can see Mike start to laugh and then immediately goes to poker face
Crazy how many bone shreds, intestines and legs + arms i saw flying after a drone impacted, footage is way crazyer than anything liveleaks could do especially the operators checking out the bodys after .... its such a horrific way of fighting a war im alway thinking about some dude sitting there knowing hes doomed and just stop and close the eyes or sit in some bush holding his hands infront of his face to not see it coming ... such a horrific way of fighting a war while on artillery you have a chance of not getting hit or getting in cover after a miss here youre spotted and praying at the same moment, if your not high ready you get of 3 shots and thats it ... if your weapon is in reach
I now have PTS from hearing the drone.
We’ve been building and flying these for 10+ years.
Leave in one week for basic on a 15x contract (drone pilot/ maintainer) this video is way more informative about what I may be doing than everything else I can find
This reminds me that I need to stock up on bird shot.