Valuetainment Drone Warfare - How China Quietly DOMINATED The Industry
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Aug 6, 2025 Will drones shape the future of warfare? Dive into the competitive landscape of drone technology with a focus on the U.S. and China's dominance. Discover shocking statistics from Ukraine's use of combat drones and the lessons learned from real-world conflicts. The discussion unveils the challenges faced by American manufacturers in keeping up with China's DJI, the leading drone superpower arming nations worldwide. Prepare to question whether the U.S. is ready for the next wave of drone warfare.
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FPV Drones Dominate Warfare
- 60% to 80% of damages and casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war were caused by FPV drones.
- DJI, a Chinese company, produces 70% to 90% of drones worldwide, dominating the global drone market.
US Drone Production is Minimal
- America produces only about 100,000 drones yearly from 500 companies, far fewer than expected.
- DJI leads with 70-90% production share while US military companies each represent only about 1-2%.
Ukraine's Low-Cost Drone Factory
- Ukrainian company TAF Drones produces 1,000 combat drones daily at just $500 each.
- These low-cost drones inflicted 80% of Russian casualties and destroyed costly Russian military equipment.