Ukraine's mid-range drones are its new ace against Russia, but many don't arrive war-ready, pilot says

• Mid-range drones are giving Ukraine a way to attack supply routes and command posts in Russia’s rear.
• But drone pilots are also having to spend time testing new entries to the up-and-coming drone class.
• Some arrive at the front lines riddled with issues, one test pilot told Business Insider.

The MRAP ‘on steroids’

“Would we mimic some of their approach in the event of a major war?” Barndollar said. “Perhaps. I think we would move far faster, and perhaps accept more of a 70% solution mindset.”

“But that line often speaks to Silicon Valley consumer software, not people who have had to send people to war with their products in hand,” he added.

Translation by Maria Dubarets.