What British Army's new overwatch logistics drone brings to battlefield

[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

Drones are getting better all the time. well done.

[@rogerrees9845]

Remarkable how quickly the drone systems are advancing and integrating with all other systems and that A.I. is already having an impact on the methodology and workings of the Army.

[@Joe90V]

Distracted by the weird uniform combo. Looking down I expected to see jodhpurs and green wellies ;)

[@death_parade]

"Jodhpurs"?

[@Ben_From_Marketing]

I was half-expecting by this point that the military would have a patrol/forward-operating base surrounded with 360 degree rotating cameras, with a person in the Ops room of the base using a Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality headset to take control of each camera when it detects something and be able to view as if they were right there at each area of the base, and if they moved their head left or right or up and down the camera would then move too, via a head tracking, allowing for unparalleled control and awareness of all places around the base. Comparatively we're using remote controlled quadro copters that I had access to as a kid, albeit with a better camera and longer range

[@meme4one]

There was something like this in Afghanistan. I've forgotten the name but it was a very good camera on a mast that had way better optics than a drone, could work 24/7 abd could be fitted with a shot direction sensor too. I was working on one coupled with a radar as well that would cover a few kms and once it found a target could slew a camera to it,setting off an alarm.

[@enforcer-e1s]

They're already way past that state!

[@danielspillett5393]

He's royal artillery They're gonna be used for ford observation using the pool of shot and in drone troops

[@johnallen7807]

With only 72000 soldiers they need all the help they can get!

[@RonLWilson]

Having the tether option is a really good option to have . It might be good to have that as well for vehicle launched UAVs as well for when they are not moving, or moving in the open.

[@monk3synuts]

Surely it's like a big arrow saying "we're here!"?

[@RonLWilson]

But if the the tether line is long enough they won't know exactly were here is or even if it is tethered or flying on its own.@@monk3synuts

[@exploringtheplanetsn]

There were fiber optic guided missiles in 80’s apparently making them more stealthy then a missile that required a data link. If you use this same principle for a drone wouldn’t mean it would be jamming resistant also?

[@death_parade]

Yes. It will be.

[@goodcat1982]

Does it have thermal imaging? I wonder if toroidal propellers could be an advantage due to their reduced noise? They don't fold down though so probably not.

[@reme2493]

Rodney swallowed a dictionary. 😂

[@chigeryelam4061]

Wonder how long it took Gareth to memorise that mouthful. Yeesh.

[@temper44]

So the British army put a Ring doorbell camera on a DJI Mavic drone?

[@jackriminton7959]

A very articulate SMIG!

[@huwowen9722]

Playing “buzz word bingo” 😂😂

[@danielspillett5393]

What rank is he looks like cross swords below a crown which is lieutenant general but then he wouldn't have a royal artillery cat badge he would have a staff officers cap badge I'm confused

[@cedhome7945]

... anyone got a pound for the meter.... The battery is going flat !

[@kozack48]

Drones getting smarter

[@glynluff2595]

Organically better protect --- the language of WOII’s has changed since the seventies!

[@MrSatyre1]

As a professional public speaker, it always make me sad to listen to someone else spout meaningless catchphrases consecutively like this fellow did. He could have said much more, and more on point, with much less.

[@Fester_]

AI sensor - like all my motion cameras. Blank out what I don't want to see and set for how big it has to be. Bingo - artificial intelligence - Insert "Catch Phrase " here. Pardon me but I had too much Sainsburys AI menu for lunch.

[@drbendover7467]

I think a couple Ukrainians can give you guy's a few pointers:)

[@rampageryan2289]

Ahh the sky mantis .. the flying sheep 😮

[@waynehodgson4613]

Hope you are enjoying the Ukrainian test sites. Maybe in Iseral also.

[@93200Jonas]

Does it provides bacon and saucage also ???

[@ianberur2354]

Whose acvount does money generated from forces tv go to?

[@imwelshjesus]

As far as I am aware it is a production of British Forces Broadcasting, so to the UK MoD I guess.

[@bloggalot4718]

I’m sure the Russians and the Chinese governments watch these videos with keen interest!

[@natotvwarjimbo3461]

SLAVA UKRAINI🎺💛💙🔰🔱💪👍🥾💤👀= FREEDOM

[@PRAR1966]

Running to catch up I see - there's nothing there that isn't already in the diy hobbyists cupboard - in fact they're missing some of our more advanced development's at this point... and in trials - well lets just say "Giggling Box" . This is NOT a critique of our forces so much as the appalling lack of funding for development from on high.

[@metalikmike1]

In the Ukraine they are using very cheap and very effective DJI Mini 2 drones, highly portable and can be carried with loads of batteries in a small bag..they are expendable. So the MOD goes for a highly expensive, non portable drone which if shot down will lose a major asset. I bet you could buy hundred of small DJI Drones for the price of this thing.

[@sunnex474]

Does the DJI Mini 2 drone last longer in the field? Does the DJI Mini 2 drone have a better camera as this? Does the DJI Mini 2 drone have a better range than this? Are you just being a negative Nellie?

[@duallinkdvi-dcable1822]

DJI is a Chinese company, there could be significant security concerns for using off-the-shelf commercial drones in a modern western army like that of Britain. These drones are not purpose built for war, but the ones that will be are paving the way for cheaper, more effective smaller warfighting drones in the future. These drones might be expensive but over time they will get cheaper. For example, look at the Australian SYPAQ cardboard drones which cost $3500 each and can carry a 5kg payload capable of destroying on the ground equipment and aircraft. Domestically produced drones are picking up due to the need and the effectiveness that has been seen in the Ukraine war, where larger Reaper and Predator drones risk being shot down by increasingly sophisticated anti-air weapons seen in the hands more frequently in even the lowest equipped armies and insurgents around the world. Lowering the size and costs of these drones is crucial and has to start somewhere.

[@Retrosicotte]

DJI drones 'die' in their droves my dude. Ukraine uses TONS of fancier military grade ones too, remember.

[@regarded9702]

DJI is a Chinese company so that's a no go.

[@dazamanday]

Yeah, we should use cheap drones with no EW protection and insecure channels, thanks for your input captain keyboard

[@royseaman]

Tec should be as an aid its not the holy grail as unfortunately the Israelis found out at there border with Gaza which was probably the most advanced system in the world complete with automated weapon's systems .With only 72000 soldiers i doubt we could recapture the Isle of Wight if it was invaded .Cant beat a highly trained and motivated combat soldier to be credible force we need another 72000 soldiers

[@enforcer-e1s]

It's almost laughable, yet again they are only showing us their dated tech. The "real" stuff is under wraps.