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Originally Posted by DRG
IF that 50 m radio range is accurate
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Not so simple. Different connection methods, circumstances, repeater availability etc. UGVs with fiber optics spools can have a range of several km.
UGVs are still scarce and mostly utilized in special roles: Casevac, mine deploy/clear, recon by "force", barricaded enemies(like SWAT units), suicide with bigger payload than airborne against fortifications etc.
Airborne obervation/forward observer and suicide/bombers are still the dominant drone type and one of the biggest threats to any unit of maneuver/action.