Ukrainian electronic warfare expert Sergey 'Flash' Baskarstanov reports that mass-produced Molniya drones have been observed with autonomous guidance systems, including only a camera and onboard computer without a control antenna. According to the report, similar systems were previously seen only on Russian V2U drones used for AI training, marking a step toward fully autonomous target search and attack capabilities.
The report, attributed to Sergey 'Flash' Baskarstanov, an expert in electronic warfare and communications, describes Molniya quadcopters produced in series now appearing with a simplified autonomous guidance package: no external control antenna, only a camera and onboard computer. Baskarstanov says this configuration was previously limited to Russian V2U drones used for AI training by the Russian Armed Forces. The discovery suggests a shift toward drones capable of independently searching for and engaging targets without operator input.
The claim has not been independently verified. The Zioneer has previously covered multiple reports of AI-driven drone operations in the Russia-Ukraine war, including autonomous strikes near Bakhmut and AI-equipped Hornet drones over the Rostov-Taganrog axis. However, this report focuses on a production-line upgrade rather than a one-off experimental deployment.
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