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Russian drones use magnetic compasses as GPS backup

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

Russian drone operators are attaching cheap magnetic compasses to drones for navigation when satellite signals are lost. The onboard camera tilts down to read the compass bearing, providing a low-tech backup. This crude workaround highlights vulnerabilities in drone navigation systems.

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The story underscores how battlefield improvisation can expose the fragility of high-tech systems, but the tech itself is rudimentary.
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Russian drones spotted using screwed-on magnetic compasses as navigation aids — the on-board camera can occasionally tilt down to check bearings if satellite comms are lost →
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