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Ukraine's $500 AI drone hits targets 68 miles away

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

The Vyriy 15 FPV drone uses AI terminal guidance and costs just $500, undercutting an iPhone. It recently struck Russian logistics 110 km (68 miles) from launch, a sixfold range increase over earlier models. The drone is part of Ukraine's push for low-cost, AI-enabled warfare.

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The price drop and range leap underscore how AI is making precision strikes accessible to non-superpowers, but battlefield effectiveness at scale remains unproven.
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Cheaper than an iPhone: Price of record-breaking Ukraine AI FPV drone slashed to $500 as range increases sixfold to 68 miles →
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