Ukraine's arms makers found a way to get interceptor pilots out of danger without losing their reach
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Jake Epstein
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Ukraine's arms makers found a way to get interceptor pilots out of danger without losing their reach
Pilots operating some of the most popular Ukrainian interceptor drones can now work from hundreds of miles away instead of dozens.
TL;DRAI
Ukrainian makers Skyfall and Wild Hornets deployed Starlink remote-control enabling pilots to operate 1,200+ miles away, expanding from ~20-mile range. This decoupling improves pilot safety while maintaining coverage against Russian Shaheds, letting small teams defend from secure locations.
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