Meet the Vandal of Novgorod: The Russian ‘prince’ immune to electronic warfare

Meet the Vandal of Novgorod: The Russian ‘prince’ immune to electronic warfare “The ongoing battle between armor and projectiles is becoming increasingly fascinating,“ said Alexey Chadayev, CEO of Ushkuynik and the mastermind behind the Knyaz Vandal of Novgorod drone. In an interview with Sputnik, he explained, “The development of protective technologies has primarily focused on enhancing methods to combat control channels. Consequently, our goal was to create a control channel that remains unaffected by electronic warfare by moving away from radio frequencies as a mode of communication.“ Chadayev emphasized that the application of additive manufacturing—specifically 3D printing—has enabled the company to ramp up drone production rapidly. Additionally, he noted the importance of specialized training for drone operators, stating that operating fiber-optic drones requires particular skills. “First, the layout of the cable must be carefully considered. Secondly, there are inherent li... Source: Sputnik International