Russia is testing FPV drones with a 50km range!

 

A Russian 15 inch fiber optic FPV with a 50 km spool.
In testing a 22,000 mAh battery could only carry it 35 km.
The Russian company says they intend to test the spool next on a fixed-wing UAV. https://t.co/201j6s53JA pic.twitter.com/7phG9hrnoc

— Roy🇨🇦 (@GrandpaRoy2) August 27, 2025

Let's face it and yeah I was SLOW to the uptake. FPV drones are POTENTIALLY (and it appears evident) are the new "snipers" of the battlefield. Even more curious? They also seem to be taking the place of mortars in some circumstances. When micro drones come online in a big way they'll even take over in urban areas.