Check out our exclusive video from Rojava, featuring interviews with trainers and operators from the Şehîd Harûn unit of SDF. We visited the unit to learn more about how FPV drones are used to defend Rojava. “When they hear sound of drones, they don’t know whether to run or hide” Me serdana yekîneyên Şehîd Harûn li Rojava kir û me bi wan re hevpeyvîn kir. Dronên FPV di parastina Rojava de çawa tên bikar anîn? Fermo, temaşe bikin. “Dema dengê dronan dibihîzin, nizanin xwe di ku de veşêrin”

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Some thoughts on FPV drones EN FPV drones are completely redefining modern warfare, and it’s not hard to see why. These compact machines bring a level of speed, precision, and adaptability that traditional weapons simply can’t match. Designed with modular components—motors, ESCs (electronic speed controllers), LiPo batteries, and HD cameras—they’re essentially flying computers. The real-time video feed gives operators an unparalleled edge, whether for reconnaissance, targeting, or even coordinating broader missions. The beauty of FPV drones lies in their accessibility. Many are built using COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) components, making them highly customizable. Open-source flight controllers allow even intermediate builders to tweak everything from stability to navigation systems. It’s not just militaries building these either—hobbyists with the right know-how can craft mission-capable drones in home workshops. This democratization of tech means even smaller groups or asymmetric forces can field advanced tools, challenging traditional military hierarchies. For non-state actors facing off against large armies with advanced tech, FPV drones level the playing field in ways that were unimaginable a decade ago. They provide a low-cost, high-impact solution for surveillance, targeted strikes, and even psychological warfare. A single drone can locate vulnerabilities in heavily fortified positions, disrupt supply lines, or deliver precise payloads, all while avoiding detection by sophisticated radar systems. Their portability and ease of assembly allow non-state groups to deploy them in swarms, overwhelming even advanced defenses. In essence, FPV drones give smaller, less-equipped forces the ability to outmaneuver and outthink armies with vastly superior resources. The SDF in Rojava has mastered FPV drone tactics, using them to outmaneuver its enemy. They’ve leveraged drones for real-time reconnaissance in complex terrain, identifying enemy positions with precision. More importantly, they’ve adapted them for strikes on high-value targets, including vehicles and fortifications, disrupting enemy operations. This low-cost, high-impact strategy has proven essential in leveling the battlefield against technologically superior adversaries.