British soldiers are figuring out where flying drones and ground robots fall short

British soldiers tested drones and ground robots at a US-led exercise at Fort Irwin, California, to evaluate their trade-offs. They found that ground drones can be costly, while aerial drones face issues with power, loitering time, and range. The troops shared insights on which systems are best suited for specific tactics and missions. The exercise aimed to identify the pros and cons of uncrewed systems.

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