As border guards of the “Forpost” brigade use Mavic drones: the experience of “French”, “Nexus” and “Fin”

Modern warfare is impossible without aerial reconnaissance, and Mavic drones have become real eyes on the front line. Border guards of the “Forpost” brigade talked about the peculiarities of working with drones: “Franzuz” shared the intricacies of setting up operator positions, “Nexus” explained the main reasons for the loss of drones, and technician “Fin” talked about the repair of these important combat vehicles.

The State Border Service of Ukraine reported on the peculiarities of the drone operators’ work.

The drone operator with the call sign “French” notes that setting up positions is one of the key aspects of a successful operation. According to him, movement to the places of deployment is complicated by difficult conditions – broken roads and swamps. Fighters are forced to stay at their positions for at least four days.

“We set up a dugout because basements and houses are good targets for the enemy. And the dugout and the correct location allow you to remain hidden and perform tasks effectively,” he says.

The operator of the UAV “Nexus” explained that the main losses of drones occur not only due to combat operations, but also due to technical failures.

“The drone may malfunction due to firmware problems or failure of the gimbal — the camera’s stabilizing system. It often becomes critical, because the operator loses the ability to see the route,” he notes.

The technician with the call sign “Fin” is responsible for the repair of all types of reconnaissance and attack drones. According to him, the most common malfunctions are hull damage, gimbal failure and loss of drone beams.

“Engine failure is less common, but it also needs attention. The success of combat tasks depends on the quality of repairs,” he explains.

According to French, UAV operators play an important role in protecting infantry. They accompany military units, monitor possible threats and even change approaches to positions.

“We are doing everything possible to keep the infantrymen safe. We understand how difficult the positions are, so we try to make their work easier,” the operator emphasizes.

The experience of the fighters of the “Forpost” brigade confirms that effective aerial reconnaissance is the coordinated work of operators, technicians and the entire unit.

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