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May 30, 2025 11:19 AM

Ukraine has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drone system, recently used in combat for the first time.

Ukraine has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drone system, recently used in combat for the first time.

Instead of relying on GPS, the drone uses a SmartPilot system, which guides it through visual-inertial navigation and onboard cameras.

It also uses LIDAR, a laser-based technology that measures distances and maps the surroundings in detail to boost targeting precision.

Read the full story on our new publication, NextGen Defense: AI Takes Command in Ukraine’s Latest Domestic Drone Innovation

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