The Rise of Drones in War in Ukraine

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Both sides have appealed for donations of drans to be made to their forces. The modern madrone era started in 20 ten with a drone called ar drone from a french company parrot. Since then, d j i have totally dominated the drone market. They sell millions every year, and their products just get better and better every year.

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