How Ukraine’s DIY drone pioneers overcome China’s component crackdown
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Ukrainian volunteers are crafting affordable drones to support their military, with each device costing around $300 and capable of carrying 3.3 pounds of explosives over 6-9 miles. This grassroots effort faces challenges due to China tightening controls on drone components and rare-earth metals. In response, Ukraine aims to produce 30,000 long-range drones in 2025 and is developing local manufacturing capabilities. The country has even created a domestic version of the DJI Mavic called "Shmavic" to reduce dependence on Chinese technology.
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