The thesis focuses on the most common drones in use in the Russo-Ukrainian war and their role in modern warfare. In the initial phase of the conflict, advanced military drones, such as the Bayraktar TB2 and Orlan-10, were most prominent, performing the tasks of reconnaissance and destruction of the enemy force. The establishment of effective air defence on the battlefield limited the use of larger conventional military drones and made way for commercial drones. These drones are affordable, quickly available and easily converted for military use. Commercial drones can be effectively used for reconnaissance, directing artillery fire and direct attack, which has made them popular on both the Ukrainian and Russian sides. The war in Ukraine is a good example of how the use of commercial civilian technology can change the dynamics of warfare. From this we can conclude that in the future the use of drones in armed conflicts will increase and play a key role in modern warfare.
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