• GaveUp [she/her]@hexbear.net
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      2 years ago

      That lack of distinction is 100% on purpose since China dominates the consumer drones market and they’re so versatile and capable that countries all over the world including the US buy DJI drones for military operations

      Can blame China for giving every country “drones”

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      2 years ago

      They do. They have Bayraktar drones.

      I do agree that the lack of distinction is kind of stupid.

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          2 years ago

          However, a year later, nearly all of them are believed to have been shot down by Russian forces.

          The remaining killer drones are now reduced to reconnaissance duties, an expert said.

          This would mean they still have some.