Comment by close04

1 year ago

> which have a payload and sometimes a fiber optic cable

The optic cable is for the human pilot. An AI piloted drone doesn't need it.

Although even autonomous combat/ISTAR drones may require fibre spools for BDA, ISTAR, etc.

If we are ok with AI drones autonomously choosing bombing targets, then you're right.

  • I think Ukraine would be ok with AI drones launched next to a Russian airfield autonomously choosing targets...

    I expect Russia will be ok with it in any situation.

  • I suspect the first big use case and subsequent rewrite of the battlefield will come from AI drones targeting enemy drones.