fiber-optic FPV drones
Coverage of fiber-optic FPV drones in the Nexus archive.
- Inside BlueBird Tech: Ukraine’s Next-Gen Drone Factory With Missile Ambitions
BlueBird Tech, a Ukrainian defense company, evolved from a volunteer drone group in 2023 to develop fiber-optic FPV drones, battlefield sensors, and larger strike systems. Co-founder Valerii Zarubin highlights war-driven innovation and rapid scaling as the company advances toward missile development and deeper integration with Ukraine’s defense industry.
- Frustrating Israel, fiber-optic killer drone technology has arrived in southern Lebanon
Fiber-optic First Person View (FPV) drones operated by Hezbollah have altered the battlefield in southern Lebanon, causing damage to Israeli forces. The drones, costing $300-$400 and locally manufactured using 3D printing, are immune to jamming and have proven effective despite requiring skilled operators. Israeli forces appear unprepared for this technology, which originated in Ukraine and is now used in the region.