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<p>This study explores the use of small commercial drones in tactical-level military actions, with a particular focus on optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities. During a 3-day tactical exercise, we analyzed the performance of 9 commercial drones, including DJI Mini 3, DJI Avata, DJI Mini 4, and DJI Mavic. The study demonstrated that these drones provide essential capabilities for real-time information gathering, facilitating rapid decision-making and improving the efficiency of military operations. Significant challenges were also identified, such as limited battery autonomy and vulnerability to adverse weather conditions. The results highlight the need for specialized training programs and an integrated approach that combines advanced technology with military tactics. Our findings suggest that commercial drones can significantly enhance the efficiency of military operations, but increased attention is required to understand the challenges that may arise due to the technological limitations of small commercial drones.</p>
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This study explores the use of small commercial drones in tactical-level military actions, with a particular focus on optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities. During a 3-day tactical exercise, we analyzed the performance of 9 commercial drones, including DJI Mini 3, DJI Avata, DJI Mini 4, and DJI Mavic. The study demonstrated that these drones provide essential capabilities for real-time information gathering, facilitating rapid decision-making and improving the efficiency of military operations. Significant challenges were also identified, such as limited battery autonomy and vulnerability to adverse weather conditions. The results highlight the need for specialized training programs and an integrated approach that combines advanced technology with military tactics. Our findings suggest that commercial drones can significantly enhance the efficiency of military operations, but increased attention is required to understand the challenges that may arise due to the technological limitations of small commercial drones.

Implementing Small Commercial Drones in Land Forces Operations: Considerations for Optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)

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This study explores the use of small commercial drones in tactical-level military actions, with a particular focus on optimizing ISR (Intelligence,...

Implementing Small Commercial Drones in Land Forces Operations: Considerations for Optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)

Published Online: Jul 04, 2024

Page range: 1 - 11

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2024-0004

Keywords
Commercial mini drones, DJI, military operations, ISR capabilities

© 2024 Laviniu Bojor et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Implementing Small Commercial Drones in Land Forces Operations: Considerations for Optimizing ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)

Published Online: Jul 04, 2024

Page range: 1 - 11

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2024-0004

KeywordsCommercial mini drones, DJI, military operations, ISR capabilities

© 2024 Laviniu Bojor et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Commercial mini drones, DJI, military operations, ISR capabilities