Devices · 13h ago
Russian drones use magnetic compasses as GPS backup
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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